Marcia Preston grew up on a wheat farm in central Oklahoma. From her father she learned the art of storytelling, from her mother a reverence for books, and from Oklahoma's red earth a love of wildlife and the outdoors. Her writing draws upon these early influences, weaving them into compelling narratives that reflect her deep connection to landscape and family. Preston explores themes of identity and belonging, often with a touch of nostalgia for the simplicity of farm life and the beauty of the natural world. Her prose is appreciated for its sincerity and its ability to capture the essence of the human experience.
The story revolves around eleven-year-old Kiwi Seager, who grapples with feelings of unworthiness and fear after a grave mistake that has shattered her bond with her mother. As they flee their California home, Kiwi finds solace in her journal, revealing her innermost thoughts. The narrative explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships, as the duo faces both external threats and the challenge of rebuilding their fractured connection in the midst of uncertainty and danger.
"Sometimes the dreams were unspeakably sweet -Nathan as a little boy, full of energy. Then she'd wake to the crashing knowledge of his violent death and it was like losing him again."After the tragic death of her son, Nathan, Claire lost her reason for living. However, with the discovery of a forgotten letter, Claire feels she's been given a chance to reconnect with her child.According to the letter, the man who received her son's heart is a happily married father-to-be. Perhaps if she could meet him and his family, Nathan's death would finally have some meaning...This is a searing novel about love, loss and the strange and unexpected ways we connect with others.
Repressed memories drive the protagonist on a perilous quest to uncover the identities of her parents' murderers. As she delves deeper into her past, she faces the terrifying possibility of becoming their next target. The story intertwines themes of trauma, survival, and the quest for truth, creating a gripping narrative filled with suspense and danger.
A gripping tale unfolds as a woman discovers that the man she believes to be her husband is actually a doppelgänger. Torn between love and suspicion, she navigates a web of deception, questioning her reality and the identity of the man beside her. As secrets unravel, she must confront her deepest fears and make choices that could change everything. This psychological thriller explores themes of trust, identity, and the complexities of relationships in a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative.
Dans la pénombre du café enfumé, la gorge nouée par l'émotion, Claire repère tout de suite la silhouette de l'homme au piano. Il est plus petit que dans son imagination et plus âgé que sur la photo qu'elle garde dans son sac. Mais aucun doute, c'est bien le même visage. Celui de Mason McKinnon, l'homme qui porte le cœur de Nathan. Nathan, son fils chéri... La douleur de la perte est encore si vive ! Comment pourra t elle jamais admettre l'absence définitive et cruelle de celui qu'elle a mis au monde et regardé grandir... ? Alors, de toutes ses forces, elle se raccroche à cette certitude : son fils n'est pas mort en vain. Grâce à lui, un cœur nouveau palpite dans la poitrine de cet homme, le maintenant en vie... ainsi que sa musique. Mais bientôt, l'évidence s'impose à elle : ce type boit et fume, gâchant à dessein sa santé et son talent, rendant inutile son sacrifice et absurde la disparition de son fils. Intimement blessée par cette découverte, Claire décide de s'installer à Sante Fe. Car si, en venant, elle s'était juré de ne pas s'immiscer dans la vie de Mason, elle ne peut plus tenir cette promesse, ni laisser cet inconnu jouer avec la seconde vie qui lui a été offerte...
