The twelve linked stories in McMullen Circle explore the intertwined lives of faculty families at the McMullen Boarding School in Tonola Falls, Georgia in 1969 and 1970. The school community is isolated and idyllic, yet issues of race and the Vietnam War still intrude. Does heroism require physical prowess, or is there valor in a cafeteria worker enduring a cluttered, needy life with her four young sons, or an elderly librarian caring for her disabled lesbian partner? What does it take for...

“[An] eloquent, sorrowful novel....Readers of both Pat Conroy, on one hand, and Carson McCullers, on the other, will relish Newton’s flawed characters and piquant portrayal of small town life.” —Booklist (starred review)“Under the Mercy Trees will take your breath away.” —Robin Antalek, author of The Summer We Fell ApartHeather Newton’s Under the Mercy Trees tells the poignant and unforgettable story of a...

*A 2022 FOREWORD REVIEWS BOOK AWARD FINALIST*A new novel by the award-winning author of Under the Mercy Trees.Famed puppeteer and master manipulator Walter Gray surprises his three daughters by announcing there is a fourth at his 80th birthday party. An incomplete paternity test—and a will that places a condition on each daughter’s inheritance—suggest that the missing daughter isn’t a figment of his dementia.Jane, ...

Famed puppeteer and master manipulator Walter Gray surprises his three daughters by announcing there is a fourth at his 80th birthday party. An incomplete paternity test—and a will that places a condition on each daughter’s inheritance—suggest that the missing daughter isn’t a figment of his dementia. Jane, the eldest, is tired of her father’s eccentricities. She remembers the scarcity of her childhood and doesn’t want another sister to share the birthright. Rosie, born out of wedlock, see...

Thirty years ago, Martin Owenby came to New York City with dreams of becoming a writer. Now his existence revolves around cheap Scotch and weekend flings with equally damaged men. When he learns that his older brother, Leon, has gone missing, he must return to the Owenby farm in Solace Fork, North Carolina, to assist in the search. But that means facing a past filled with regrets, the family that never understood him, the girl whose heart he broke, and the best friend who has faithfully ke...

Survive the Unpredictable: Mastering Natural Disasters and Their AftermathAre you prepared for the unexpected? In an increasingly unpredictable world, surviving and thriving during crises is more important than ever. "Survive the Unpredictable" is your comprehensive guide to navigating natural disasters, civil unrest, economic turmoil, and other emergency situations with confidence and skill.Inside this essential resource, you'll discover:In-depth strategies f...