Carla Buckley

"How well do we know our children? Natalie Falcone would say she knows her daughter Arden very well. Despite the challenges of running a restaurant and raising six-year-old twin boys, she's not too worried as she sends her daughter off to college--until she gets the call that Arden's been in a terrible fire, along with her best friend and cousin, Rory. Both girls are critically injured and another student has died. The police suspect arson"--Amazon.com.

A Novel

The Good Goodbye

In this intense and intimate family portrait that moves at a thriller's pace, a troubled woman faces a gripping moral dilemma after rescuing two abandoned children from a hurricane. On the outskirts of North Carolina's Outer Banks sits the Paradise, an apartment complex where renters never stay long enough to call the place "home"--and neighbors are seldom neighborly. It's ideal for Sara Lennox, who moved there to escape a complicated past--and even her name--and rebuild a new life for herself under the radar. But Sara cannot help but notice the family next door, especially twelve-year-old Cassie and five-year-old Boon. She hears rumors and whispers of a recent tragedy slowly tearing them apart. When a raging storm threatens then slams the coastal community, Sara makes a quick, bold decision: Rescue Cassie and Boon from the storm and their broken home--without telling a soul. But this seemingly noble act is not without consequences. Some lethal. Carla Buckley crafts a richly rewarding psychological portrait, combining a heart-wrenching family drama with high-stakes suspense, as the lives of three characters intertwine in an unforgettable story of fury, fate--and redemption. Advance praise for The Liar's Child "You should read The Liar's Child by Carla Buckley because it's a lovely and evocative story, and because it raises all kinds of questions about parents and children, secrets and safety. But be careful: This is a writer who knows how to break your heart."--Carolyn Parkhurst, New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs of Babel and Lost and Found "Buckley has a rare gift for character. In The Liar's Child, she digs deep into the hearts of the troubled, flawed, and all-too-human souls who populate this beautifully written and utterly involving novel. I didn't so much open this book as fall inside this compelling story."--Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Under My Skin "Buckley is a sly writer. Just when you think you have things figured out, she flips the story on its head. Deft plotting and psychologically fleshed out characters make The Liar's Child a ripping good read."--Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream Daughter

The Liar's Child

Returning to the Minnesota hometown she fled years earlier in the wake of a devastating secret, Dana mournfully attends her beloved sister's funeral and cares for her teenage niece while exposing the truth about a devastating affliction that is putting the entire community at risk. By the award-winning author of The Things That Keep Us Here. Original. 50,000 first printing.

Invisible

For fans of Jodi Picoult comes an enthralling domestic thriller about the lies we tell, and let ourselves believe, in the name of love. The first thing you should know is that everyone lies. The second thing is that it matters. How well do we know our children? Natalie Falcone would say she knows her daughter, Arden, very well. Despite the challenges of running a restaurant and raising six-year-old twin boys, she’s not too worried as she sends her daughter off to college—until she gets the call that Arden’s been in a terrible fire, along with her best friend and cousin, Rory. Both girls are critically injured and another student has died. The police suspect arson. Arden and Rory have always been close, but they have secrets they’ve never shared, secrets that reel all the way back to their childhoods, and which led them to that tragic night. Who set the fire, and why? As the police dig deep into both the present and the past, Natalie realizes that in order to protect her daughter, she’ll first have to find out who Arden really is, even if it means risking everything—and everyone—she loves most. Praise for The Good Goodbye “A fluid, suspenseful story that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happened—and what will happen next. I devoured this novel.”—Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train “[Carla] Buckley’s writing is totally addictive. . . . Equal parts Judith Guest’s Ordinary People and Lisa Gardner at her best, this is a stupendous effort by a major talent.”—The Providence Journal “Offers plenty of thematic richness to accompany its suspenseful plot . . . [Readers] will find their thoughts returning to the story, especially its affecting final scenes, long after it comes to a close.”—Bookreporter “Each chapter reveals a tantalizing new detail that further complicates the cousins’ bond. . . . Buckley’s characters are well-developed and interesting.”—Publishers Weekly “A journey through two marriages and a lifelong competitive friendship . . . The mystery of the fire runs through it all. . . . For readers who enjoy Jodi Picoult’s family dramas.”—Booklist

HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FAMILY DURING A NATIONWIDE PANDEMIC? 'The story of the Brooks family as they face a nationwide pandemic and fight to survive ... what an amazing read' Amazon reviewer 5 stars Millions are dead. Fear and panic have gripped the nation. An engrossing and emotionally gripping story of one family whose limits are tested to the extreme. It began with a dead bird. Then state-wide school closure. Before long, the whole town is in lockdown and the Brooks family are quarantined in their own home - with a faceless enemy on their doorstep. They must cope as best they can, battling hunger, cold and boredom. But as the threat inches closer, and neighbour turns against neighbour, single mother Ann doesn't know who she can trust - including those taking refuge in her house. With no end in sight, Ann knows that if she is to protect her daughters from untold danger, she must make impossible decisions in order to survive...

HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FAMILY DURING A NATIONWIDE PANDEMIC?

The Things That Keep Us Here

Tyler Lattimore roams his suburban cul-de-sac at night, peering into the lives of the other families on the street-looking in on the things they most want hidden. Then Tyler's eleven-year-old friend disappearsaand it soon becomes clear she has been the victim of a tragic accident. Tyler may be the only one who can make sense of her death-but what will happen when everyone's secrets are exposed to the light? A transcendent novel about a family in crisis, The Deepest Secretdelves into the hearts of a family whose lives have spun terrifyingly out of control. Exposing the extremes to which we will go to protect those we love, this is an unforgettable story of forgiveness and family, of healing and hope.

The Deepest Secret

Suitable for young adults and adults who enjoy young adult literature. Fifteen year old Sophie is a lonely girl whose father died. A lonely girl whose mother cares more about drinking than she does about Sophie. Tormented by dreams of her Father Ben's tragic death, a ghostly boy and a blue door; she dreams of another world residing behind that blue door. At a new school, where she's not popular with the teachers or the other pupils, Sophie meets Leila who suffers the taunts of the school bullies. Together they develop a close friendship, bonded by their unpopularity and unhappy home lives. Spending time walking across Mill Fields to avoid going back to their miserable homes, Sophie leads Leila to an old derelict house 'Sunflower Cottage.' The house inspires much curiosity in the girls and promises to be a safe haven from their everyday lives. After a bad few days at home the girls decide to return to the house, not as curious visitors but as runaways. To Sophie's surprise they find the blue door which draws them into a dangerous world with no obvious way of return; where danger resides in the house's very foundations.

Flame

Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Carla Buckley’s Invisible is a stunning novel of redemption, regret, and the complex ties of familial love. Growing up, Dana Carlson and her older sister, Julie, are inseparable—Dana the impulsive one, Julie calmer and more nurturing. But then a devastating secret compels Dana to flee from home, not to see or speak to her sister for sixteen years. When she receives the news that Julie is seriously ill, Dana knows that she must return to their hometown of Black Bear, Minnesota, to try and save her sister. Yet she arrives too late, only to discover that Black Bear has changed, and so have the people in it. Julie has left behind a shattered teenage daughter, Peyton, and a mystery—what killed Julie may be killing others, too. Why is no one talking about it? Dana struggles to uncover the truth, but no one wants to hear it, including Peyton, who can’t forgive her aunt’s years-long absence. Dana had left to protect her own secrets, but Black Bear has a secret of its own—one that could tear apart Dana’s life, her family, and the whole town. “Beautifully written and unsettling . . . leaves you with a lingering sense of dread long after you close the last page.”—Chevy Stevens Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Eve Lattimore n'a pas une vie facile. Son mari travaille à plus de 15 000 kilomètres de chez eux, la laissant seule avec une adolescente et un petit garçon malade. Tyler est né avec un xeroderma pigmentosum, également appelé la maladie des enfants de la lune : une exposition de quelques secondes seulement au soleil peut avoir des conséquences fatales pour lui. Eve a donc fait ce que toute mère ferait : elle a transformé sa maison en forteresse. Chaque jour, elle observe le soleil se lever et se coucher, et surveille attentivement son fils. Les amitiés s'étiolent, son mariage vacille. Sa fille traverse une mauvaise passe mais refuse d'en parler. Pourtant, Eve espère que ce n'est qu'une question de temps avant que les médecins trouvent un remède miracle, et que leur vie reprenne tranquillement son cours. Jusqu'à ce qu'une nuit, elle prenne une terrible décision qui va tout bouleverser... Carla Buckley est née à Washington. Elle a été assistante d'un sénateur, analyste au Smithsonian et plume d'un entrepreneur ! Elle vit en Caroline du Nord avec son mari et leurs trois enfants. Elle est l'auteure de quatre romans, et a été sélectionnée pour plusieurs prix littéraires.

Le secret le plus sombre

Umgeben von Dunkelheit bringt er ein grausames Geheimnis ans Licht. Tylor Lattimore feiert seinen vierzehnten Geburtstag, aber noch immer weiß er nicht, wie sich die Strahlen der Sonne auf seiner Haut anfühlen – denn er kann nur leben, wenn es dunkel ist. Licht fügt ihm unerträgliche Schmerzen zu und kann sogar tödlich sein. Er verbringt seine Tage in einem verschlossenen Zimmer, nur nachts wagt er sich nach draußen. Seine größte Leidenschaft ist seine Kamera, mit der er durch die Dunkelheit streift. Als Amy, ein Mädchen aus der Nachbarschaft, plötzlich spurlos verschwindet, gerät Tylors Leben in Aufruhr. Seiner Mutter, die sich unermüdlich um sein Wohlergehen kümmert, scheint der Vorfall sehr nahezugehen. Was war in dem sonst so ruhigen Wohnviertel passiert, dass Amy nicht mehr nach Hause zurückkehrte? Ausgerechnet Tylor sieht jetzt klarer als irgendjemand sonst und entdeckt eine Spur, die geradewegs ins Unheil führt ...

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Thoroughly updated since the first edition of 1994, this volume contains a comprehensive account of Strasbourg case law and the underlying principles of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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