AUBURN — Following are some new releases at Auburn Public Library for December.

Fiction

“Naughty in Nice” by Rhys Bowen. Lady Georgiana Rannoch is again called into service by Her Majesty the Queen and is sent to Nice to recover a stolen snuff box. While there she also helps to solve a murder and the theft of a diamond necklace.

“Broken Irish” by Edward Delaney. Set in “Southie,” South Boston in the late 1990s, the six main characters are all Irish-Americans from diverse social strata, yet they all have the “Southie” mind-set which they cannot seem to leave behind no matter where their lives take them.

“The Artist of Disappearance” by Anita Desai. In three sharply detailed novellas set in India’s recent past, Desai reflects on Indian culture and the part it plays to either nurture or suffocate the men and women who populate these stories.

“Soft target: a thriller” by Stephen Hunter. It is 3 p.m. Black Friday and almost ten thousand people are jamming the aisles of America’s largest shopping mall in Minneapolis. It is then that 12 gunmen open fire. Ray Cruz, retired Marine sniper, is in the mall with his fiancee and her family and he is the only one with a plan to confront the “Brigade Mumbai.”

“The Silver Lotus: a novel” by Thomas Steinbeck. American merchant Capt. Jeremiah Macy Hammond is at the forefront as he expands his trading empire across the Pacific to Hawaii and ultimately to China. It is in Canton where he meets and marries the beautiful “Silver Lotus,” a prized daughter of a wealthy merchant family. Their great love will transcend oceans, borders and cultures, eventually serving as a foundation for the growth and development of the northern California coast.

Nonfiction

“Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter” by Josh Gates. World adventurer and international monster hunter Josh Gates has been to nearly 100 countries, investigating frightening myths, chilling legends and terrifying phenomena. Now, he invites fans to get a behind-the-scenes look at these breathtaking expeditions.

“Death in the City of Light: The Serial Killer of Nazi-Occupied Paris” by David King. Fans of true crime novels will be gripped by this true story of a brutal serial killer who unleashed his own reign of terror in Nazi-Occupied Paris. A look at the life of a serial killer whose final toll has still not been tallied: Some estimates of the number of victims exceed 100.

“Becoming Dickens: The Invention of a Novelist” by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst. This biography tells the amazing story of one of the greatest writers ever and what he overcame. From his traumatized childhood to the suicide of his first collaborator and the sudden death of the love of his life, Dickens faced powerful obstacles yet produced some of the greatest novels.

“Lost Empire of Atlantis: History’s Greatest Mystery Revealed” by Gavin Menzies. New York Times bestselling historian Gavin Menzies presents newly uncovered evidence revealing, conclusively, that “the lost city of Atlantis” was not only real but also at the heart of a highly advanced global empire.

“Jerusalem: The Biography” by Simon Montefiore. How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the “center of the world” and now the key to peace in the Middle East? In a gripping narrative, Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals this ever-changing city in its many incarnations.

Young adult

“The Scorpio Races” by Maggie Stiefvater. Puck Connolly never meant to be the first woman to enter the Scorpio Race, but sees an opportunity to help her family. She must race against Sean Kendrick, the returning champion, who has a bigger, more aggressive water horse to Puck’s ordinary horse. The stakes are high for both.

“Possession” by Elana Johnson. Vi is determined to think for herself even though the Thinkers want her to be brainwashed like the rest of the population. She is matched with Zenn to be married but begins to think twice when the charismatic and dangerous Jag comes into the picture.

“Clarity” by Kim Harrington. Clarity “Clare” Fern can see your secrets. All she has to do is touch an object belonging to you and the visions come to her. When a teenage girl is murdered in her town, Clare’s ex-boyfriend wants her to find the murderer. What if her sight fails her?

“Steel” by Carrie Vaughn. Sixteen-year-old Jill finds a corroded piece of a sword on a Caribbean beach. The broken tip holds secrets and transports Jill through time to the deck of a pirate ship. A riveting time travel book.

“Wildefire” by Karsten Knight. Sophomore Ashline Wilde is struggling to find her place as the only Polynesian girl in school. After her troubled sister Eve commits an act of violence, Ash transfers to a private school in the California Redwoods. Things are better for awhile until her sister reappears.

Children

“Dragon Castle” by Joseph Bruchac. Prince Rashko doesn’t know what to do about his family; no one seems to have any common sense and the castle is runs by fools. When his parents mysteriously disappear and the evil forces of Baron Temny are about to attack the castle, it is up to Rashko to save the day. Sword-play, dragons, adventure and mystery abound in this smart and funny book by master storyteller Joseph Bruchac. Grades four through six.

“The Flint Heart” by Katherine and John Paterson. This fairy tale which is abridged from Eden Phillpott’s 1910 fantasy is sure to delight a new generation of readers. The Flint Heart talisman created in the stone-age caused the destruction of a whole tribe. When it re-emerges thousands of years later, can Charles and his sister Unity save humans, fairies and animals from its evil influence? While written for children in grades three to six, this funny and wise book is great for families to share together.

“Marching with Aunt Susan” by Claire Rudolf Murphy. A beautiful picture book that captures the spirit and determination of Susan B. Anthony and the suffrage movement. In 1896 all Bessie wants to do is hike with her father and brothers, but she isn’t allowed to because she is a girl. When Susan B. Anthony comes to town Bessie discovers many other things that women and girls aren’t allowed to do, including voting. Bessie joins the cause and learns how small things can sometimes make a big difference. Kindergarten through grade four.

“Nothing Like a Puffin” by Sue Soltis. This wonderful picture book, with bold and charming artwork, will delight puffin lovers of all ages. Puffins are amazing and unique, that’s true, but as children follow along with the puffin in this story they may learn that animals are more alike than we may think. This book provides a new way of looking at classification for children. Preschool through grade two.

“Llama, Llama Home with Mama” by Anne Dewdney. Llama Llama has a tickly nose, a scratchy throat and a stuffy head. So it’s back to bed and no school for Llama. He’s home with Mama. But when Llama starts to feel better who starts sneezing? Mama! Who will take care of mama? Llama Llama, of course! This charming, rhyming picture book is sure to please. Preschool through grade two.