Charlene Carr

Three women. Three secrets. One family torn apart.

A sweeping multi-generational story about motherhood, loss, racial identity, and the far-reaching affects of anti-Black violence in the lives of a Jamaican-Canadian family.

“"Carr writes scenes that are unforgettable ... possess[ing] an enchanting, nomadic rhythm ... This is a memorable achievement, showing us Carr’s skills as an interpreter of the Canadian social landscape, in a tale that both moves us to anger and brings us to tears.”

— Toronto Star  

Two women. Two eggs. One switch.

After an egg switch at a fertility clinic, two women must fight for the only surviving baby in a custody battle that pushes them both to the brink.

“For fans of Ashley Audrain’s THE PUSH and Celeste Ng’s LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, this breathtakingly taut story will pin you to your seat. Charlene Carr plumbs the deepest secrets of motherhood with an unflinching eye, while delivering a poignant exploration of how much our hearts can carry. Sure to inspire engrossing book club discussions, this novel will stay with you long after you read the last word.”

— Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of LUCKY