Invisible: A Novel (Random House Reader's Circle)
Dana Carlson thought she had left Black Bear behind. The sleepy little town in northern Minnesota couldn’t compete with Chicago, with its rush of busy people and the skyscrapers that Dana demolishes for a living. Since Dana’s falling out with her sister, Julie, Dana hasn’t been in touch with anyone from Black Bear. When an unexpected phone call from Julie’s daughter, Peyton, reveals that Julie is desperately ill with kidney disease, Dana drops everything to return to the tiny town. Although Dana doesn’t arrive in time to save Julie, she builds a relationship with Peyton and takes on a crusade very dear to Julie’s heart. A layered, nuanced story of family, forgiveness, and rediscovered memories, this is a warm and emotional novel. It is voiced by Dana and Peyton in alternating chapters, and Buckley excels at offering two very different viewpoints of the same situation. The thrilling story of Dana’s crusade will remind readers of the best parts of the movie Erin Brockovich, and fans of Deborah Copaken Kogan and Fanny Blake are sure to enjoy this tender, tautly paced novel. --Stephanie Turza