Heather crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of the human psyche and morality. Her works are known for their intricate plotting and atmospheric style, drawing readers deep into the story. The author explores the tangled relationships between characters and the themes of guilt, mystery, and the search for truth. Her prose is precise and evocative, marking her as a significant contemporary voice.
The story unfolds with the mysterious disappearance of six-year-old Emily Evans in 1935 from a secluded Minnesota lake. Decades later, her sister Lucy, the last surviving family member, reflects on that tragic summer in a notebook before her death. She bequeaths the lake house and her poignant memories to her grandniece, Justine, who may hold the key to uncovering the family's past. Themes of loss, memory, and the enduring impact of unresolved mysteries are central to this narrative.
A body burns in the desert... Does the boy who found it know more than it
seems? A compelling and indelible story set in small town America that
examines the burden of guilt, the bitter price of forgiveness and the debts we
owe our dead, both recent and distant....
A stunning novel that examines the price of loyalty, the burden of regret, the
meaning of salvation, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, told in
the voices of two unforgettable women linked by a decades-old family mystery
at a picturesque lake house....
What Mama Never Told Me about Men, Motherhood, and Marriage: Volume I Men is an insightful book that will accompany women of all ages and all walks of life as they make their way through the tough realities of life. Not all parents and guardians are comfortable talking with their daughters about delicate topics such as boys and sex. Most women grow up wishing someone would have told them what they never knew to make quality decisions regarding men, motherhood, and marriage. It may be a case where the information was shared but was never really heard, understood, or implied. Each chapter in What Mama Never Told Me about Men, will highlight a signifi cant challenge when dealing with the male species, with the eye-opening story, "Leah's Heartache," interwoven in between. With chapters containing biblical scripture references to ponder on, it discusses the real reason why parents are scared to have their children engage in premarital sex, why "soul ties" are blissful if experienced at the right time but dangerous if done otherwise, and how men's temperament and childhood traumas affect their relationships and ultimately marriages. Brace yourself and open your eyes to an edifying, thought-provoking account of how men, sex, and even religion should be well-comprehended by women before they make some of the most important decisions they will ever make in life. What Mama Never Told Me about "Men" is volume 1 of a 3 part series.
