No Country for Old Men. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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No Country for Old Men
Cormac McCarthy, 2005
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Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2007

In Texas, 1980, hitman Anton Chigurh strangles a deputy sheriff to escape custody and uses a captive bolt pistol to kill a driver and steal his car. Following an electronic tracking device hidden in the money, Chigurh goes to Moss’s motel room and kills a group of Mexicans who are waiting to ambush Moss with his shotgun.


Mountain Top. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Mountain Top
Robert Whitlow, 2006
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Gary Wheeler, 2017

In a quaint Appalachian town, a lawyer-turned-preacher finds himself approached by a peculiar individual who seeks his legal representation. As the case intertwines with his own past and the fabric of the small community, the ex-attorney reluctantly agrees to assist the man, delving into a journey that will challenge his beliefs and shape the course of his life once again.


WarGames. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Wargames
David Bischoff, 1983
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John Badham, 1983

During a surprise drill of a nuclear attack, many United States Air Force Strategic Missile Wing controllers prove unwilling to turn the key required to launch a missile strike. David Lightman, a bright but unmotivated Seattle high school student and hacker, uses his IMSAI 8080 computer to access the school district’s computer system and change his grades.


Honkytonk Man. Poster of the 1982 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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Honkytonk Man
Clancy Carlile, 1980
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Clint Eastwood, 1982

Itinerant western singer Red Stovall suffers from tuberculosis but has been given an opportunity to make it big at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. After a series of adventures which include the nephew’s first sexual encounter in a brothel, they finally arrive. While a fit of coughing in his audition ruins his chances, talent scouts for a record company are impressed enough to arrange a recording session. The tuberculosis reaches a critical stage in the middle of this session.


Hidden Places. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Hidden Places
Lynn Austin, 2001
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Yelena Lanskaya, 2006

During the Great Depression, Eliza’s father-in-law passes away abruptly, leaving her with two small children, an unpicked orange crop on a heavily mortgaged farm, and little money. Aunt Batty encourages her to have faith by quoting scripture. Although the mortgage payment is due in less than 30 days, Gabe Harper, a roaming veteran with excellent manners and an air of mystery, is eager to assist with the harvest.


All Saints. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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All Saints
Michael Spurlock, 2017
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Steve Gomer, 2017

The movie portrays the remarkable true account of Michael Spurlock, a former salesman who became a pastor, and the small church he was tasked with closing down. The story follows their journey as they join forces with a community of refugees from Southeast Asia, taking a bold gamble to lay the groundwork for a hopeful future that may be the salvation they all need.