In present-day North Carolina, Indigo Field mesmerized me with its complex, well-drawn characters, breathtaking writing, and a strong sense of place. Interweaving the present
with the past and the real with the imaginary, Marjorie Hudson creates a
tapestry of multiple cultures that draw the reader in.
This book is perfect for
fans of Pat Conroy and those who love Southern literature. I didn’t want to
leave this story when it was done.
"Indigo Field brims with multigenerational drama, earthy spirituality, and deeply imagined characters you are unlikely to forget." -Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Invention of Wings, The Book of Longings, and The Secret Life of Bees
In the rural South, a retired colonel in an upscale retirement community grieves the sudden death of his wife on the tennis court. On the other side of the highway, an elderly Black woman grieves the murder of her niece by a white man. Between them lies an abandoned field where three centuries of crimes are hidden, and only she knows the explosive secrets…
Take two lonely people on opposite sides of
the country plus a magical miniature house. Mix well, and you end up with a
delightful, heartwarming story that will keep you turning pages late into the
night.
The Miniscule Mansion of Myra Malone is told in dual timelines that
seamlessly weave the mysterious past with the other-worldly present to create a
satisfying tale of enchantment and hope.
I loved this book! I’ve already marked
my calendar for Audrey Burges’s next release.
Audrey Burges The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a charming and magical debut novel, with a love story at its heart, woven across multiple periods and perspectives, about a mystical dolls' house.
Once upon a time there was a house . . .
From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four-year-old recluse Myra Malone blogs about a miniature mansion - a dolls' house - which captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by a strange magic she can't understand - there are rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.…
I kept hearing good things about The Thursday Murder Club, but it was only this year that I got around to reading it. What a treat!
Four delightful residents of a lush retirement village, each with unique talents, meet weekly to discuss cold cases. But when a real murder
hits close to home, they switch from the theoretical to the actual with
unexpected results.
This is a fun, clever mystery full of endearing characters.
Dive in and enjoy.
A New York Times bestseller | Soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment
"Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining." -Wall Street Journal
"Don't trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman's own laugh-out-loud whodunit." -Parade
Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves A female cop with her first big case A brutal murder Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
For fans of Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve comes an exhilarating novel of one woman's courage in the face of catastrophe.
She'll do anything to save them. But what will she do to save herself?
When Kat Jamison retreats to the Blue Ridge Mountains, she's counting on peace and solitude to help her make a difficult decision. Her breast cancer has returned, but after the death of her husband, her will to fight is dampened. Now she has a choice to make: face yet another round of chemotherapy or surrender gracefully.
Self-reflection quickly proves impossible as her getaway is complicated by a pair of abandoned dogs and two friendly children staying nearby, Lily and Nirav. In no time at all, Kat's quiet seclusion is invaded by the happy confusion of children and pets.
But when lightning ignites a deadly wildfire, Kat's cabin is cut off from the rest of the camp, separating Lily and Nirav from their parents. Left with no choice, Kat, the children, and the dogs must flee on foot through the drought-stricken forest, away from the ravenous flames. As a frantic rescue mission is launched below the fire line, Kat drives the party deeper into the mountains, determined to save four innocent lives. But when the moment comes to save her own, Kat will have to decide just how hard she's willing to fight to survive--and what's worth living for.
A heart-pounding novel of bravery, sacrifice, and self-discovery, Wildland will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very last page.
