Product Description

In a small town, everyone knows everything about everybody. Or do they? For twenty years, Kate Doyle has been haunted by the night when she was forced to flee from her tiny Virginia home town and abandon her childhood sweetheart, Reed Fitzgerald. So when Kate, now in her mid-30s, escapes her unhappy life in Washington, DC and takes a much-needed vacation, the last thing she expects is to be reunited with Reed. Now, under the warm clear Caribbean sun, amid ancient churches and pink flamingos, Kate and Reed seek to revive the love that they thought was gone forever. But will small-town secrets ruin their last chance for happiness? Woven into the modern tale of Kate and Reed are the tales of those who came before them. Their mothers: teenagers in the chaotic 1960s, best friends who are in love with the same man although only one of them knows it. Reed's grandmother: already a bitter old woman by the 1930s, she would do anything to carry on the family name...and would drive away anyone who came between her and her grandson. And even the founder of the town: in 1865, what guilty secret drove one man to bring his two daughters across the ocean from Ireland and settle in the dark Virginia hills? At its heart, Homesong is the story of a small town: its lies and truths, its beginnings and endings. It's about proud secrets, unrestrained joy, and the old adage that you may leave your home, but it never really leaves you.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1807781 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 300 pages

Review
I had trouble putting it down. I am duly impressed! There is a lot of intensity to Homesong; lots of mystery and questions, even though you know that everything has to turn out alright. And in the end, it all comes together! Whew! I hope that Misha is working on her next book. I think her readers are going to demand it! --Linda Konzik

Misha Crews has created a saga that seeps into the reader's soul. It is at once a tale of youth and innocence and first love, of ragged and mellow elder years, and of the time between. Crews takes us through the endless drama that is life with seamless ease. She draws out people's lives in a thorough yet gentle way, reminiscent of storytelling on languid summer nights as she wraps the listener in a strong, gentle voice. She knows where she's taking you, with twists and turns along the way, and leaves you knowing you have made friends for life. I cannot wait for her next book! --Helen Collins

Weeks after I finished Homesong, my thoughts kept going back to Kate and Reed. The characters are so alive I felt as if I've known them all my life. Homesong is a wonderful blend of romance and mystery. God has certainly blessed Ms. Crews with an amazing talent for weaving an intricate web of suspense and intrigue. Move over Nora Roberts and make room for Misha Crews. --Phyllis Sersen

About the Author
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Misha Crews has lived in and around DC all her life. Raised in a family of book-lovers, her mother first encouraged her to read by offering to pay her two cents per page of her picture books. But Misha soon traded the pennies for the riches of the written word, and since then she has seldom been seen without a book in her hand. Like most writers, she has been telling stories for as long as she can remember. The first ones, of course, were the stories she told her parents: I didn't eat the candy! Or maybe I finished my homework already! Later she graduated from making up fibs to making up plays, poems, songs and stories. At the age of fourteen, while attending Chesapeake Academy, she took over production of her school newsletter, and was instantly hooked on the craft of writing. Since then she has written everything from short stories to plays to ad copy. Her first novel, Homesong, was completed in early 2008. She is married and is currently living and working in Northern Virginia.

Customer Reviews

It touches the heart of every romantic
I received Homesong as a Christmas gift from my niece with the promise that "it is really good, you've gotta read it." She was right. I couldn't put it down, but at the same time not wanting to read so fast that it ended. The story of love lost and then found again touches the heart of every romantic and a bit of mystery placed just right keeps the reader riveted to the pages. All the characters are realistic and interesting.
I am very impressed that this is Misha's first novel. She is a gifted writer and I wish Misha continued success with her future novels. Misha Crews has been added to my list of favorite authors.
Gail Kobialka

Homesong
Wonderful first novel. I was very impressed with Ms. Crew's talent for holding my interest and really entertaining me. Look forward to her next book(s). Thanks Misha.

"Homesong" It doesn't get any better than this!
I loved this book! I have and will continue to recommend this book to everyone. It's a romantic blend with a secret mystery. Ms. Crews has that unique ability to create characters the reader will love and hate.
Once you pick it up to read, allow yourself plenty of time, because you simply won't put it down! The bad side of this is: Ms. Crews can not write fast enough to satisfy this reader's thirst. Hurry up with the next one, I can't wait.
Phyllis Crizer