The Liar's Child: A Novel

In this intense and intimate family portrait that moves at a thriller¿s pace, a troubled woman faces a gripping moral dilemma after rescuing two abandoned children from a hurricane.

On the outskirts of North Carolina¿s Outer Banks sits the Paradise, an apartment complex where renters never stay long enough to call the place ¿home¿ amp;mdash; and neighbors are seldom neighborly. It¿s ideal for Sara Lennox, who moved there to escape a complicated past amp;mdash; and even her name amp;mdash; and rebuild a new life for herself under the radar. But Sara cannot help but notice the family next door, especially 12-year-old Cassie and five-year-old Boon. She hears rumors and whispers of a recent tragedy slowly tearing them apart.

When a raging storm threatens then slams the coastal community, Sara makes a quick, bold decision: Rescue Cassie and Boon from the storm and their broken home amp;mdash; without telling a soul. But this seemingly noble act is not without consequences. Some lethal.

Carla Buckley crafts a richly rewarding psychological portrait, combining a heart-wrenching family drama with high-stakes suspense, as the lives of three characters intertwine in an unforgettable story of fury, fate amp;mdash; and redemption.