Liz Moore Libri

Michaela Fitzpatrick è un'agente di polizia. Vive da sola e tra mille difficoltà si prende cura del figlio Thomas, un bambino dolce e intelligente. Pattuglia le strade di Kensington, il quartiere di Philadelphia dove è cresciuta e dove l'eroina segna il destino di molti, perché vuole tenere d'occhio l'amata sorella Kacey, che vive per strada e si prostituisce per una dose. Un giorno, Kacey scompare da Kensington, proprio nel momento in cui qualcuno comincia a uccidere le prostitute del quartiere. Michaela teme che sua sorella possa essere la prossima vittima e con l'aiuto del suo ex partner, Truman, inizierà a cercarla con era ostinazione, mettendo in pericolo le persone più care, e rivelando una verità che lei stessa prova a negare con tutte le sue forze. Tra detective story e saga familiare, Liz Moore costruisce un romanzo in cui passato e presente si intrecciano e si illuminano componendo il ritratto di una donna vulnerabile e coraggiosa, tormentata da scelte sbagliate e fedele al suo senso di giustizia, e racconta un quartiere ai margini del sogno americano, ma cuore pulsante di un’umanità genuina e desiderosa di riscatto. Questo libro è per chi ha un posto segreto dove conservare i ricordi più cari, per chi ha visto cadere la neve sul palco dello Schiaccianoci, per chi da piccolo storpiava irrimediabilmente ogni parola, e per chi ha trovato il coraggio di affrontare i propri errori in nome della verità, per aprire gli occhi sul mondo come fosse la prima volta.

'I was totally gripped by this sharp, layered novel' Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain 'A brilliant, riveting fox-trap - an epic mystery' Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace 'A rare gem, an immersive and enthralling literary thriller' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ----------------------------------------------------- From the author of LONG BRIGHT RIVER, a Barack Obama Pick and a New York Times bestseller, comes a once-in-a-generation story; a novel you'll never forget. Some said it was tragic, what happened to the Van Laars. Some said the Van Laars deserved it. That they never even thanked the searchers who stayed out for five nights in the freezing forest trying to help find their missing son. Some said there was a reason it took the family so long to call for help. That they knew what happened to the boy. Now, fifteen years later, the daughter the family had in their grief has gone missing in the same wilderness as her brother. Some say the two disappearances aren't connected. Some say they are.

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.

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.

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.