Description:
A chance encounter leads to an enchanting weekend for Amy and Ryan, whose lives are forever changed when they uncover the secrets of Seabrook's mysterious lighthouse.
Brief description: Christopher Parker was born in Takapuna, a seaside suburb in Auckland, New Zealand, where he currently lives with his daughter. Having loved writing stories growing up, it was a walk along Takapuna beach and a chance glimpse at a distant lighthouse that made him want to revisit his childhood passion and try his hand at producing a novel. Nearly 10 years on from that fateful stroll, he is proud to finally share his story. You can find him on his website at https: //www.christopherparker.com.
Review Quotes:
"...an astonishing, unputdownable debut. The Lighthouse is a beautifully written novel that is emotionally compelling but ultimately an uplifting tale of love and hope. The characters are exceptionally well-drawn, the setting is unforgettable, and it takes you on an incredible journey of loss and love to a pitch perfect ending. This is the best novel I have read this year." - NZ Booklovers
"This smart, suspenseful, and briskly paced work will keep readers guessing. ...a haunting but hopeful work of supernatural fiction that comes to a satisfying conclusion. ...seriously fun..." - Kirkus Reviews
"Parker's debut novel is a work of character-driven magical realism dealing with themes of filial love, grief, and existence in the liminal space between life and death. Readers who follow its mysterious light will be rewarded with intriguing twists and lovable characters." - Booklife
"Bloody amazing. The Lighthouse will have you laughing then weeping. I couldn't put it down" - Tina Shaw, author of The Children's Pond
"[Amy and Ryan's] relationship is compelling - and a powerful center for the narrative's development." - Foreword