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The Light Never Lies (Crater Lake Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Francis Guenette (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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As circumstances spiral out of control, Lisa-Marie is desperate to return to Crater Lake. The young girl’s resolve is strengthened when she learns that Justin Roberts is headed there for a summer job at the local sawmill. Her sudden appearance causes turmoil. The mere sight of Lisa-Marie upsets the relationship Liam Collins has with trauma counsellor, Izzy Montgomery. All he wants to do is love Izzy, putter in the garden and mind the chickens. Bethany struggles with her own issues as Beulah hits a brick wall in her efforts to keep the organic bakery and her own life running smoothly. A native elder and a young boy who possesses a rare gift show up seeking family. A mystery writer arrives to rent the guest cabin and a former client returns looking for Izzy’s help. Life is never dull for those who live on the secluded shores of Crater Lake. Set against the backdrop of Northern Vancouver Island, The Light Never Lies is a story of heartbreaking need and desperate measures. People grapple with the loss of cherished ideals to discover that love comes through the unique family ties they create as they go.
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The Light Never Lies is the second book in the Crater Lake Series by Francis Guenette ... the writing is wonderful, particularly in terms of settling the reader into the landscape of Crater Lake and the secluded landscape of Northern Vancouver Island, Canada . Guenette also has a talent with characterisation, storytelling ability and complex relationship conflicts which are the real backbone of this novel. I'd have no hesitation recommending it to readers of women's and contemporary fiction. And I look forward to catching up with the first book in the series too! - Bookmuse Recommended Read

About the Author

Francis Guenette has spent most of her life on the west coast of British Columbia. She lives with her husband and finds inspiration for writing in the beauty and drama of their lakeshore cabin and garden. She has a graduate degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She has worked as an educator, trauma counsellor and researcher. The Light Never Lies is her second novel. Francis blogs over at http: //disappearinginplainsight.com and maintains a Facebook author page. Please stop by and say hello.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I8XKIDK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Huckleberry Haven Publishing (February 4, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1660 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 355 pages
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Francis Guenette has spent most of her life on the west coast of British Columbia. She finds inspiration for writing in the beauty and drama of a lakeshore cabin and garden on the Northern end of Vancouver Island. She shares an off-the-grid home that employs a combination of micro-hydro and solar power with her husband Bruce.

Between May and September, Billy Bob the Bear drops over to graze and eat huckleberries and salal. Now and then cougar tracks are spotted meandering across the property. Life is good in the hinterlands, but Francis warns - you have to keep your eyes open and know where you are.

Francis has a daughter and a son - both happily married and pursuing interesting careers. She also has two beautiful and wildly funny granddaughters who provide her with inspiration for writing and living.

For most of her working life, Francis has been an educator. She has worked with special needs children and youth and taught at the undergrad level at the University of Victoria. She has a graduate degree in counselling psychology and very nearly completed her PhD. There was that pesky matter of the doctoral dissertation, but enough said on that score! She has worked as a trauma counsellor, a researcher, and a graduate student supervisor.

During her academic life Francis published (on her own and with others) several articles that were accepted to peer-reviewed journals as well as contributing to chapters in two published books.

Disappearing in Plain Sight is her first novel. She has recently published a sequel (in what she is calling the Crater Lake Series) entitled The Light Never Lies.

Visit her WordPress blog http://disappearinginplainsight.com to learn all you would ever want to know about Francis and her writing life. There you can say hello, like her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter @FrancisGuenette.

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Gloria Antypowich
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this great read-Francis Guenette creates quality work. I think she will reach great heights as an author..
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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When I read “Disappearing In Plain Sight, Book One of the Crater Lake Series”, I recognized that Francis Guenette’s work was solid, with a great depth and understanding of human relationships. I totally loved the book and looked forward to the next one in the series.

When the “The Light Never Lies” became available I downloaded it to my Kindle immediately. It was wonderful to visit with the cast of characters from the first book, plus a few new ones. Once again, Lisa-Maries arrival shakes up the lives of the regular inhabitants at Crater Lake.

Among the new comers in the cast, I particularly loved eight year old Robbie Collins. My heart ached for him when he was sent with his father-- Alexander Collins—a man who was a stranger to him, and began their journey across the country to Crater Lake. I think the only thing that saved Robbie was that he had a rare “gift” that gave him assurance and comfort.

This story covers a wide spectrum of personal emotions; teenage love, a tormented soul who needs guidance, the enduring love of a couple who stand together in the face of a devastating upheaval, a young boy who finds a family, a sexy, devil-may-care, fierce warrior who saves the day, a lesbian relationship that staggers under the weight of circumstances, a gay teenager who struggles with his secret, a middle aged author who finds unexpected love.

This is an incredible read, with the lives of many characters involved , but the core group was entangled in a heart wrenching drama, that grabbed your attention and held you transfixed to the end. There was mystery and murder, a peek into the traditions and family values of First Nations people, and a group that pulled together to love and care for a new born. It’s been said that it takes a community to raise a child, and at Crater Lake this was definitely the case.

If you haven’t read “Disappearing In Plain Sight, Book One of the Crater Lake Series” I would suggest you do so first. It’s an excellent book and it will give you the in-depth background for “The Light Never Lies.”
Do not miss out on Francis Guenettes books—I believe she crafts quality work and will reach great heights. Be sure to share her journey with her.
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The Prof
4.0 out of 5 stars A persuasive tale of fraught relationships and wholesome food you can almost eat off the page
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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This sequel to Guenette’s Disappearing in Plain Sight preserves the central device of the void left by the death of Caleb, husband of Izzy, the glamorous youth counsellor in the remote settlement of Crater Lake. While Guenette’s work is heavy on social issues – mental health, marriage equality, youth suicide, Indigenous rights – it presents a very persuasive reality of fraught relationships, emotional pinch points, gorgeous scenery, and wholesome food you can almost eat off the page. There are a lot of characters to get to know in this longish book, but perseverance pays off.
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Mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars The light never lies
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
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This is the second book in the Crater Lake series and I absolutely loved it. The characters are all like real life characters...some you like better than others, some you love and others you dislike immensely. It is filled with happiness, some tears (happy, some sad). It is a good view of working with teens coming through foster care and other tragedies in their earlier life. How the adults work with these young people to help them learn to live above their earlier lives of abuse, etc. is wonderful. I have grown to love the main characters and can’t wait to read the next in the series.
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G.Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than the First
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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A terrific follow-up to the first book in the Crater Lake series, I immersed myself in this story with the feeling of coming home. It features a diverse ensemble cast of characters coping with a wide range of life's problems, and Guenette handles each issue with care and sensitivity. Beautiful description of the fictional setting and distinct characters who feel like old friends are some of its many strengths. A highly enjoyable summer read reminiscent of Susan Wiggs's Lakeshore Chronicles series.
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Kristin Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying sequel with a deeper message about the life process
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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A soon as I finished Disappearing in Plain Sight, I immediately downloaded The Light Never Lies. I enjoyed the continuing stories of the characters I met in book one of the Crater Lake Series, and how a whole new cast of characters and events created an almost thriller-like pace in this otherwise quiet lakeside community. I like romance as well, and this book offers up some tantalizing stories of love. See my full review on [...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars She did it, again.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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What an amazing writer this woman is. The second book in this series is just as good as the first, if not better. Three days reading the first two and now I have to find the third to see if it can get any more intoxicating. No cooking, or cleaning no writing or accounting either, nothing but reading. I cannot remember when I so hooked on an author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I ordered this book as soon as I had finished ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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I ordered this book as soon as I had finished the first book in the Crater Lake series. With unexpected plot twists and the introduction of new characters, The Light Never Lies is an enthralling sequel to Francis Guenette's Disappearing in Plain Sight. The characters and their stories have remained with me for many weeks now, and I'm one who usually forgets the characters names as soon as I finish a book. I'm looking forward to the publication of the third installment in the series.
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mark stevens
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Story and Location
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2016
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I found the pacing of this book a bit slow. Found myself caring about most of the characters, although I think they could be even further developed. I wanted to read the follow-up immediately, so I do give it a thumbs up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More, I want more!
Reviewed in Australia on October 30, 2017
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This series has had a lasting effect on me. From the lush setting and complex characters to the brilliant prose of the author who has cleverly and intelligently woven the story from beginning to end. To me the characters are real and I can't wait to see what happens next. Highly recommend.
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Cleo
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Series, Memorable Characters
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2015
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This, Book 2, did not disappoint. An enjoyable read as we follow the lives and memorable characters of Izzy, Liam, Beulah, Bethany, Lisa-Marie and Justin. We, the readers, are treated to the addition of a few new people: Izzy’s father, Edward, Liam’s father, Alex as well as his younger brother, Robbie and a new baby.

In this book we see how these people deal with the loss of loved ones, fear, guilt, murder and attempted suicide. The author, Guenette deals with these issues with sensitivity and aplomb. Through these tragedies, she tests the limits of her characters personalities, none of whom are saints. Kudos, that her characters behave realistically, both the adults and the teens.
This is a worthy book and a great series thus far. I am looking forward to book 3.
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RoyMcC
5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to its excellent predecessor
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2014
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Francis Geunette did it again. It isn't easy to emulate an impressive debut novel, but Guenette manages it impressively simply by building on the same formula.

It is certainly advisable to have read Disappearing In Plain Sight as the residents of Crater Lake are reintroduced to the reader several months on. The often-complex relationships between the characters are the strength of these stories, and in one or two cases these have moved on. Izzy and Liam are now a firm item whereas the intriguing Beulah/Bethany relationship is showing signs of fracture.

We were left wondering what would become of young Lisa-Marie. We soon find out as she rocks up again at the remote Crater Lake location pregnant with Liam's child. Well, I've never known the arrival of a baby have such a huge knock-on effect on a community. Major drama which involves Lisa-Marie's aunt Bethany, Liam of course, Lisa's sort-of boyfriend Justin plus the consequent waves that occur. Readers from large families might have cause to smile.

Micah Camp, a residential refuge for disturbed young people, is an ideal device for introducing new characters. But, crucially to the story, Liam's father turns up out of the blue with a young lad Robbie who steals the show.

Without any real plot or perceived endgame this story might have drifted. But Guenette has a great knack of giving each of her characters distinct personalities. Her storyboard technique maps the relationships and complex sub-relationships so that the reader is engaged throughout. The pages keep turning, an attempted suicide and a crazed gunman add spice when things might be moving too slowly.

I love the Beulah/Bethany relationship in particular, two entirely different women who are just destined to be together even when the barriers seem unsurmountable. And the central character, Izzy, is a saint and is the glue that seemingly keeps everyone else going in extreme circumstances.

The closing pages, with several goodbye scenes, would make a stone cry. But the author surpasses all with her beautifully-crafted ending which echoes the story's title.

Very much a book for women but I still loved it. Guenette is a craftswoman who lets her work see the light of day only when she is sure it is as good as she can make it. Another five stars and I'm pleased that there's a further work in the Crater Lake series in the pipeline.
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Jane Tims
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging characters with a strong storyline
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2014
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The Light Never Lies is the second in the Crater Lake Series. The story follows the characters introduced in Disappearing in Plain Sight and introduces new characters who expand and quicken the story. The setting is memorable and shapes the action as residents of the somewhat closed community interact with one another. The book explores serious issues of young people in particular, in the context of a community treatment facility, handled expertly by the author who has professional experience in the field. I particularly like the character of Izzy, a beautiful, mature woman who approaches the challenges thrown at her with empathy and practicality. The story is not at all predictable and keeps the reader wondering how such difficulties can possibly be resolved.
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Mari Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice follow-up, very good read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2014
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I really enjoyed this follow-up to Disappearing in Plain Sight, the first Crater Lake story. Guenette continues use-ing her counselling training and experience to weave a compelling story of complex characters into a great entertaining read. And she;s realistic enough to both tell it like it is - not supplying a rosy romantic ending for everyone - and to thus leave ends hanging so there can be further books. We readers feel these lives go on into a future like our our own, full of unknowns and possibles.

Her obvious interest in exploring the various different groupings which can make up a 'family' works through the novel, as does her concern to include a number of Native American/Canadians and demonstrate that they are not 'all the same' and the difficulties they are faced with overcoming.

My reservation over giving a 5-star review rather than a 4-star is that there were a few parts where I possibly felt we were hovering a little close to case history detail style (an obvious danger for any author who is writing about their field of expertise), but the strength of character portraits and intriguing-ness of relationships overcomes this.

In all, highly recommended to any reader who enjoys the vast canvas of the human story, and the multitude of facets of a prism: in other words, a novel in depth about being and relating and how we so often get it wrong about others, and how forgiveness of ourselves and the other works usually to the positive, but not always to dreamland. Realisitc, educational, and entertaining.
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