We are highlighting three exciting New Book Releases for May 2013 from our New Book Releases List (click to see all the new releases). If you are looking for something new to read this is a great place to start.

A Lack Of Political Will by Yvonne Crowe. The fast paced plot follows the trail of the diamonds, from their inception in the dangerous opencast mines of Angola, where they are smuggled out to Sierra Leone, and then through Antwerp to Israel. Here they are sold to pay for the arms that the dictators of these corrupt African nations purchase from the cabal, to keep their countries destabilized, as well as perpetuating the conflict in the Middle East.

As Colette endeavors to escape from Basil, who is determined if he cannot have her no-one else will, she moves to The Hamptons, where she meets an architect Emile, and a romance develops. This puts her life in danger, not only from her jealous, possessive ex-husband, but also from the cabal, as Basil becomes unhinged in his quest for revenge on Colette. As the threat looms over her and she suffers actual harm at Basil’s hands, will Emile’s influential uncle step in to protect Colette? Or will her best friend’s husband, Lloyd, a professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Cambridge University, who was a senior officer in clandestine operations with the CIA, be able to save her from Basil and the Cabal? Read more on Amazon.

The Magdalene Conspiracy by Yvonne Crowe. In the early history of the church, there is no more mysterious or controversial figure than Mary Magdalene. What was her real place in the life of Jesus Christ? After his death and resurrection, where did Mary Magdalene go? Was it to the South of France as some have claimed? And if so, what was she doing there? Two thousand years later, the answers are finally about to be revealed – with explosive consequences.

In Rome, someone has crucified an innocent woman and hung a sign around her neck reading ‘The Magdalene Whore’. Soon afterwards a second murder is discovered and a child is abducted – and the crime is linked back to the secretive Knights of Malta. Nicolina, an ambitious journalist in Rome, is determined to find out what is behind these bizarre killings – and win herself a Pulitzer Prize. She is reluctantly helped in her quest by Edoardo, a Vatican Priest from one of the Ancients of Venice families. But does he have a connection with Mary Magdalene himself? Who is the Cardinal? And what is his connection to the Knights of Malta and the Monastery of St Gerard? Read more on Amazon. If the truth is ever revealed, it will rock the foundations of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more on Amazon.

Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox by Robert M. Tanner III. With a touching approach to the camaraderie, daily life, and devastating losses, this enlightening memoir by Robert M. Tanner delves into the brotherhood that’s formed throughout a deployment while documenting the combat experiences and daily life of a Marine. Using personal experiences, this engaging story hooks readers with drama, action, and honesty while painting an illuminating picture of both the funny and tragic sides of war.

Inspired by a bond that’s stronger than blood, Memoirs of an Outlaw began as a therapeutic way to document wartime experiences and eventually led to a full-fledged memoir. Deciding to focus on the daily life and camaraderie of war, the story captures the tension, drama, and bonding that comes with combat and living in a hostile environment far away from home. By focusing on the humanistic side of the armed forces, Memoirs of an Outlaw perfectly captures a unique moment in time during an extraordinarily challenging part of the war. Read more on Amazon.