As Noone's friendship grows with a dying boy, he feels he can unlock his innermost feelings. But troubling questions arise, and he is forced to confront all his relationships - familial, romantic and erotic.
Following his greatest-selling thriller, Jack Higgins immerses readers in World War II intrigue with his signature style. For decades, he has excelled in international suspense, capturing the minds of readers and critics alike. In this gripping narrative, set in the early days of the war, two brothers find themselves on opposing sides. Max and Harry Kelso, born in the U.S. to a German mother and an American father, were separated in childhood. Max has become a feared Luftwaffe pilot, while Harry serves as a Yank ace in the RAF. Despite tracking each other's careers, neither could foresee the extraordinary circumstances that will bring them together again. As they navigate a perilous web of deception, they must question their deepest beliefs about loyalty, family, and survival. The stakes are high, with their actions poised to influence the very course of the war. Filled with harrowing twists and high-tension action, this tale showcases Higgins at his finest, delivering a riveting exploration of brotherhood and conflict against the backdrop of a world at war.
The last collection of stories written by Raymond Carver before his death.
Behind the house there's a carefully cleared path up into the woods to a place where generations of local children have walked in procession with solemn innocence of the young, taking with them their dear departed pets for burial. A sad place maybe but safe. Surely a safe place. Not a place to seep into your dreams, to wake you, sweating with fear and foreboding ..