Kate Wilhelm était une maîtresse conteuse dont les œuvres couvraient des genres allant de la science-fiction et du fantastique au suspense psychologique et aux sagas familiales. Son écriture se caractérisait par une profonde perspicacité de la psyché humaine et une capacité à créer des mondes captivants qui attiraient les lecteurs. Les thèmes de ses récits exploraient souvent les complexités des relations et les dilemmes moraux, avec des personnages toujours complexes et crédibles. Wilhelm a laissé une marque indélébile dans la littérature par sa voix unique et son dévouement inébranlable à l'art de la narration.
But when she is drawn back into the trial that defined her career, a case of twisted family betrayal, she realises her own reckless pursuit of justice may have helped the guilty go free. As Georgia gets closer to the truth behind the Slater family, something happens that threatens not only her career - but even her own sanity.
Set in a small Oregon town, the story unfolds through a complex web of art, fraud, and murder. As the investigation deepens, unexpected twists reveal hidden motives and intricate connections among the townspeople, challenging perceptions of truth and justice. Kate Wilhelm weaves a gripping narrative that explores the darker side of human nature and the lengths individuals will go to protect their secrets.
Twenty-two years ago, controversial author David Etheridge and ambitious state senator Robert McCrutchen were investigated in the death of a young coed. But a circle of secrecy guaranteed the case was never solved. When Etheridge returns to Eugene, Oregon, McCrutchen is his grudging host—until the senator is found shot dead. Now Etheridge is back where he was two decades ago—suspected of murder. Only this time, with the cold case reopened, he's facing a double charge. Barbara must battle the prosecution and the court of public opinion, which has already tried and convicted Etheridge for both murders. As the pressure mounts, Barbara ties the past and present together, risking her own life to preserve justice.
Who knew that being a Good Samaritan would lead Barbara Holloway to face her biggest challenge ever: being named prime suspect in a high-profile kidnapping? Barbara's peace at her retreat on the Oregon coast is shattered when a terrified young boy leads her to a cabin in the woods where his battered mother has clearly been left for dead. Barbara runs for help, but by the time she returns both mother and son are gone. The puzzle deepens when Barbara learns the boy she met is the grandson of a prominent family…and they have accused her of aiding his disappearance. With the help of her father, Frank, she delves into the mystery, only to realize the kidnapping is a ruse for a more sinister plan—one that pits the meaning of family against cold hard cash. Troubling obstacles thwart Barbara's every move—from the justice system that employs her to the false identities of those around her. Yet none will compare with the shocking murder scene that awaits her.
Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers' Workshop
Blending personal narrative with practical guidance, this book offers a heartfelt reflection on the experience of teaching writing at the Clarion workshop. It captures the challenges and triumphs of both instructors and students, providing insights into the craft of writing while celebrating the transformative power of storytelling. Through anecdotes and lessons learned, it serves as both an inspiration for aspiring writers and a tribute to the community formed in the workshop setting.
- This is Kate Wilhelm's second original hardcover title for Mira Books.- Desperate Measures (Mira Books, 6/02) achieved a fantastic NSR of 67%- Widely regarded as one of today's best writers, Kate is the bestselling author of over 40 novels, including legal and psychological thrillers and many science-fiction classics.- Her character Barbara Holloway appears in many of her novels and has established a huge fan following.- Kate Wilhelm has won numerous awards, including the Nebula Award (three times) for short fiction, the Hugo Award, the Prix Apollo, the Jupiter Award and the Locus Award.- Kate was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in July 2003.
Considered "one of the masters of psychological fiction in America" (San Francisco Chronicle), Kate Wilhelm serves up an irresistably chilling puzzle that will keep readers captivated until the very end.When Jud Connors, a successful writer, is found murdered in his isolated cabin in the woods of Oregon, his daughter Abby's world starts to fall apart. Who wanted her father dead and why? More puzzling is how anyone could have gotten to the cabin undetected. Was the murderer someone Jud knew? As Abby embarks on her own investigation, she soon realizes that the clue to the murderer's identity is buried in her father's latest novel, finished just weeks before his death. But will she be able to see through the fiction in time -- before the killer comes after her?
Fünf Jahre unter Drogen hat man Lucas Kendrick gehalten - angeblich im Rahmen eines wissenschaftlichen Forschungsprojekts. Dann gelingt ihm die Flucht. Als er zu Hause in Oregon angekommt, sind ihm seine Verfolger dicht auf den Fersen. Angeblich hat er wichtige Computerdisketten gestohlen. Ein paar Tage später wird er ermordet aufgefunden, und man verdächtigt seine Frau Nell die Tat begangen zu haben. Barbara Holloway, die Nells Verteidigung zunächst ziemlich lustlos übernimmt, stößt bald auf merkwürdige Einzelheiten, die sie hellhörig machen – und in tödliche Gefahr bringen. (Klappentext)
