Liz Mooreová je autorkou, ktorej romány sa často zaoberajú zložitými medziľudskými vzťahmi a skrytými pravdami. Jej štýl je známy svojou hĺbkou a schopnosťou preniknúť do psychológie postáv. Mooreová skúma témy identity, rodiny a prepojenia medzi ľuďmi s citom pre detail a pôsobivou atmosférou. Jej diela ponúkajú čitateľom pútavé príbehy, ktoré nútia k zamysleniu.
Bývalý vysokoškolský profesor Arthur váží 250 kg a už deset let nevyšel z domu. Sedmnáctiletý Kel Keller se musí potýkat se svým životem chudého kluka, jenž veškeré naděje vkládá do kariéry profesionálního hráče baseballu. Pojítkem těchto dvou zdánlivě nesouvisejících osudů je Kelova matka a Arthurova bývalá studentka Charlene. Tíha je příběh o lásce a rodině, kterou občas nacházíme na těch nejméně pravděpodobných místech.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Long Bright River comes an immersive novel about a missing child whose disappearance sends shockwaves through three distinct worlds: an opulent Adirondack summer estate, a rustic teen summer camp, and the blue-collar community that serves them. When Barbara Van Laar goes missing from her camp bunk in August 1975, a frantic search ensues. Her disappearance is particularly tragic as she is the daughter of the wealthy family that owns both the camp and the nearby estate. This incident is eerily reminiscent of a past tragedy—Barbara’s older brother vanished sixteen years earlier, never to be found. Liz Moore crafts a richly textured drama, balancing emotional depth with a compelling mystery. As the narrative unfolds, the secrets of the Van Laar family and the surrounding community are revealed, drawing readers into the lives of characters forever altered by this harrowing summer. This ambitious novel explores themes of love, inheritance, identity, and second chances, delving into the tensions between family and community, and the haunting legacy of secrets that bind them all.
Ada Sibelius is raised by David, her brilliant, eccentric, socially inept single father, who directs a computer science lab in 1980s-era Boston. Home-schooled, Ada accompanies David to work every day; by twelve, she is a painfully shy prodigy. The lab begins to gain acclaim at the same time that David's mysterious history comes into question. When his mind begins to falter, leaving Ada virtually an orphan, she is taken in by one of David's colleagues. Soon she embarks on a mission to uncover her father's secrets: a process that carries her from childhood to adulthood. What Ada discovers on her journey into a virtual universe will keep the reader riveted until The Unseen World's heart-stopping, fascinating conclusion.
THE FIRST PLACE YOU GO FOR DRUGS OR SEX. THE LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO LOOK FOR YOUR SISTER. Mickey Fitzpatrick has been patrolling the 24th District for years. She knows most of the working women by name. She knows what desperation looks like and what people will do when they need a fix. She’s become used to finding overdose victims: their numbers are growing every year. But every time she sees someone sprawled out, slumped over, cold to the touch, she has to pray it’s not her sister, Kacey. When the bodies of murdered sex workers start turning up on the Ave, the Chief of Police is keen to bury the news. They’re not the kind of victims that generate a whole lot of press anyway. But Mickey is obsessed, dangerously so, with finding the perpetrator - before Kacey becomes the next victim.
Exploring themes of expression and vulnerability, this collection of poetry and short stories resonates with those who have felt silenced in sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions. Drawing from personal experiences and the stories of others, the author candidly reflects on both the sorrowful and joyful moments of life, aiming to provide a voice to the unspoken truths and foster a sense of connection among readers.
__________________________________ 'A remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed.' Roddy Doyle Tommy Mays, Titan Records' biggest act, is verging on a mid-life crisis; learning the hard way that a life of fame and fortune comes at a price. But things are looking up for his support band, The Burn, which could be a career-changer for Theo, Titan's young A&R executive. Meanwhile, secretary Cynthia has her eyes on Titan's latest rising star, singer-songwriter Lenore Lamont. But with a billboard in Times Square, is Lenore starting to feel the pressure? Set in the sleek offices, high-tech recording studios and hip downtown clubs of New York, The Words of Every Song depicts the realities of making it in an industry where glamour and fame can often conceal the harsh realities for those hoping to hit the big-time.
