Amanda Eyre Ward masterfully explores the dark secrets and intricate relationships within her novels. Her distinctive style weaves compelling narratives with profound insights into the human psyche. She focuses on the emotional consequences of events, examining how past actions resonate into the present. Ward's work immerses readers in suspense while prompting reflection on the complexities of human nature.
When five-year-old Ellie goes missing, the Winters family's fractures are revealed. Fifteen years later, Caroline, a cocktail waitress in New Orleans, believes she sees her sister in a magazine photo and begins a quest to find Ellie, hoping to heal their fractured family.
Karen, Franny and Celia all struggle to find their place in a world where nothing is sure, as they move towards one night that will change them all forever. Praise for Sleep Toward Heaven'Ward's no-nonsense, unflinching prose and her complex but never confounding structure make this novel very tough to put down.
The Same Sky tells the powerful, moving story of Carla, a 12-year-old Honduran girl struggling to get to the US with her little brother, and Alice, who lives in Texas and is desperate to become a mother. A perfect book club read, for fans of Liane Moriarty.
"A sober hedonist's guide to living a decadent, wild, and soulful life--alcohol-free. In a culture where sipping "rosé all day" is seen as the epitome of relaxation, "grabbing a drink" the only way to network; and meeting at a bar the quintessential "first date," many of us are left wondering if drinking alcohol really is the only way to cultivate joy and connection in life. Jardine Libaire and Amanda Eyre Ward wanted to live spontaneous and luxurious lives, to escape the ordinary and enjoy the intoxicating. Their drinking, however, had started to numb them to the present moment instead of unlocking it. Ward was introduced to Libaire when she first got sober. As they became friends, the two women talked about how they yearned to create lives that were Technicolor, beautifully raw, connected, blissed out, and outside the lines . . . but how? In The Sober Lush, Libaire and Ward provide a road map for living a lush and sensual life without booze"-- Provided by publisher
Exploring the complexities of motherhood, this novel delves into the emotional journey from the joy of new beginnings to the sorrow of farewells. Through lyrical prose, Amanda Eyre Ward captures the profound connections and challenges faced by mothers, offering a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the enduring bond between parent and child.
Exploring themes of love, memory, and motherhood, this novel delves into the intricacies of personal relationships and the lasting impact of past experiences. The narrative weaves together emotional depth and lyrical prose, inviting readers to reflect on the connections that shape our identities. With a focus on the journey of its characters, the story promises to resonate with anyone who has navigated the complexities of familial bonds and the passage of time.
The disappearance of five-year-old Ellie shatters the seemingly perfect life of the Winters family in Holt, New York. Joseph, once a successful businessman, battles his inner demons, while Isabelle becomes lost in nostalgic memories of her youth in Savannah. The sisters, struggling with their grief, drift apart—Madeline remains at home, burdened by the loss, while Caroline seeks escape. As the family's facade crumbles, the story delves into themes of loss, memory, and the fragility of familial bonds.
'Electrifying, a literary whodunit of the first order.' Justin Cronin, bestselling author of `The Passage'.
"The bonds between three picture-perfect, viciously protective mothers are tested when their sons uncover a horrible crime in this provocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters. In Austin's Zilker Park, vigilance and money are enough to keep one insulated from the world's problems and inconveniences. Here, three mothers-Whitney, Annette, and Liza-have grown thick as thieves, and so have their fifteen-year-old sons. While each of them has their own set of values and backgrounds, they share the belief that they can shelter their boys from an increasingly dangerous world. They've raised their families together, and their three sons are about to begin a carefree summer as lifeguards. Their friendship is unbreakable--as safe as the neighborhood where they've raised their sweet little boys. Until the body is found. One night, the three women have been chatting away, drinking wine, when their boys come back with a harrowing story about finding a young woman dead beside a swimming hole in the Greenbelt, a swath of hiking trails and dim wilderness areas that runs through their neighborhood. They swear they haven't done anything. They agree not to call the police-because who would want to cause a scene, to topple their fragile images and arouse suspicion? What choice do mothers have but to believe their sons? All families harbor secrets. Privately, none of them is sure that the boys are telling the truth. And with each woman questioning her son-and her friends' sons-each wonders how many lies they've told each other. The Lifeguards is a riveting, high-stakes novel about the secrets we tell to protect the ones we love-and how sometimes your closest neighbor and ally can become your most dangerous foe"-- Provided by publisher
"The bonds between three picture-perfect, viciously protective mothers are tested when their sons uncover a horrible crime in this provocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters. In Austin's Zilker Park, vigilance and money are enough to keep one insulated from the world's problems and inconveniences. Here, three mothers -- Whitney, Annette, and Liza -- have grown thick as thieves, and so have their fifteen-year-old sons. While each of them has their own set of values and backgrounds, they share the belief that they can shelter their boys from an increasingly dangerous world. They've raised their families together, and their three sons are about to begin a carefree summer as lifeguards. Their friendship is unbreakable -- as safe as the neighborhood where they've raised their sweet little boys. Until the body is found. One night, the three women have been chatting away, drinking wine, when their boys come back with a harrowing story about finding a young woman dead beside a swimming hole in the Greenbelt, a swath of hiking trails and dim wilderness areas that runs through their neighborhood. They swear they haven't done anything. They agree not to call the police -- because who would want to cause a scene, to topple their fragile images and arouse suspicion? What choice do mothers have but to believe their sons? All families harbor secrets. Privately, none of them is sure that the boys are telling the truth. And with each woman questioning her son -- and her friends' sons -- each wonders how many lies they've told each other. 'The Lifeguards' is a riveting, high-stakes novel about the secrets we tell to protect the ones we love -- and how sometimes your closest neighbor and ally can become your most dangerous foe"-- Provided by publisher