Crown Publishing Group

A NovelWho hasnt occasionally looked at a friend and wished to swap livesto leave behind the normal routine of their own for the excitement and intrigue of all they dont have? Is anyone ever really satisfied with his or her life?Is Amy, who married James and built a life and a family with him, satisfied by the house and the children? Or does she...

A NovelNow that its all over, everybody is saying it was the picturethat stupid picture was behind every disaster. . . .They may be the granddaughters of a famous literary critic, but what really starts it all is Daria, Polly, and Amelia Hellers stunning red hair. Out of the blue one day, The New Yorker calls and says that they want to feature the...

The 5:45 to Cannes. It links northern Italy with the French Riviera while running like a thread through lives that touch one another in unexpected and often secret ways: Chazz, the heir to a great fortune, suffers debilitating mood swings that threaten his once-perfect marriage. GianCarlo, a kindhearted young Italian, looks for a way out of the...

A NovelAn irreverent tale about a recent college grad, a mysterious old man who may be Elvis, and a perilous road trip that could lead to the old man's final comeback. When Ben Fish responds to an ad that reads ';Driver Needed Seven Days Excellent Pay No Druggies, Drunks, or Felons,' it's because of the money ($10,000) but...

After an astounding debut with his novel Sister, Jim Lewis once again proves his remarkable talent with Why the Tree Loves the Ax.Caroline Harrison is a young woman drifting across the country from a secret past to an uncertain future. Stranded by accident in a small Texas city, she decides to settle down and stay, only to have her peace destroyed...

Great Writers on the World's Oldest FriendshipDogs have been our muses, our mentors, and our playful and noble co-pilots. Theyve had a profound influence on us as healers and spiritual guides, and also as co-workers, helping to guide, hunt, herd, search, and rescue. Our bond with dogs is deep and unbreakable, and theres no better source a...