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tion of fictional short stories that tells the tale of what it's like when a piece of your family goes to war. Through the voices of those leſt behind, Fallon ex- presses the struggles, changes, empti- ness, and fulfillment that accompany a loved one's deployment. Fallon is an Army wife with firsthand experience. The simplicity of her words describes the complex relationship between the soldier and family. Each story intro- duces new characters, new relation- ships, and new struggles. They share a locale — Ft. Hood — as well as an honest look at the lives our military families lead and the bonds forged, and sometimes broken, through their trials. This is a beautiful book, worth savoring slowly and repeatedly. The paperback is set for release January 3rd. 11/22/63 by Stephen King In his most recent novel, Stephen King combines a high school English teacher, a time portal, and the simple question: "What if JFK was never as- sassinated?" Fans of the prolific au- thor will recognize the readable prose and fast-paced plot, but will also no- tice a slightly different theme for King as he deals with a real-world occur- rence. Surrounded by the "what-if 's?" and butterfly effects of time travel, this book is entertainment at its fin- est. If King's writing can at times feel a little predictable, this book stands out among the rest with its exploration of America's yearning for times long gone. The protagonist and King share many similarities, and you quickly get the feeling that King put much himself into this project. Because, re- ally, who wouldn't want a time portal in their pantry that could transport them to a sunny day in 1958, and back again? He brings readers back to the time of Elvis and five cent root beer, without losing the dramatic tension and suspense we've come to expect from his novels. King gives readers a chance to reexamine the past and dis- cover what would happen if one of the most pivotal assassinations in Ameri- can history never even happened. CV The Hunger Games, a science fiction action drama film directed by Gary Ross, is based on the popular novel by Suzanne Collins. It stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson. It is scheduled to be released on March 23, 2012. Smith, Dickey, Dempster, Carpenter, Harris & Wright, PA Attorneys at Law Our Firm Has Over 130 Years Of Combined Trial Experience Traffic & Criminal • DWI • License Restoration • Revoked License • Speeding • Hit & Run • Drugs Clockwise From Top Left: Jonathan Wright, Andy Dempster, Cull Jordan, Jason Kimble • Careless & Reckless State & Federal Court In Most Cases Your Court Appearance Can Be Waived! Free Consultation We Support Our Troops 309 & 315 Person St., Fayetteville, NC www.smithdickey.com 484-8195 CityViewNC.com | 53

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