{"title":"Carl Nixon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Carl Nixon collection, where the allure of storytelling and the depths of human experience intertwine seamlessly. Carl Nixon is a celebrated New Zealand author known for his evocative prose and compelling narratives that immerse readers in richly detailed worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, you'll find \u003cem\u003eThe Tally Stick\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping tale of discovery and survival that artfully blends past and present with intricate character studies. This novel crafts an engrossing story about family secrets and resilience in the face of uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable entry in Nixon's oeuvre is \u003cem\u003eThe Waters\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant exploration of identity and the personal and cultural ties that bind. This novel captures the essence of life's complexity and the myriad ways it can be redefined by both place and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarl Nixon's works sit firmly in the realm of General Fiction, offering thought-provoking narratives that are both educational and deeply engaging. His storytelling prowess promises an unforgettable journey with each novel, making his books a must-read for fiction enthusiasts and literary explorers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tally-stick-by-carl-nixon-9780143774761","title":"The Tally Stick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping new novel from one of our leading writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compulsive and chilling novel about subjugation, survival, and the meaning of family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp on the highway, the only evidence that the Chamberlains had ever been there was two smeared tyre tracks in the mud leading into the almost undamaged screen of bushes and trees. No other cars passed that way until after dawn. By that time the tracks had been washed away by the heavy rain... It was a magic trick. After being in the country for only five days, the Chamberlain family had vanished into the air. The date was 4 April 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010 the remains of the eldest Chamberlain child have been discovered in a remote part of the West Coast, showing he lived for four years after the family disappeared. Found alongside him are his father's watch and what turns out to be a tally stick, a piece of wood scored across, marking items of debt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow had he survived and then died? Where was the rest of his family? And what is the meaning of the \u003cem\u003etally stick\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556002451692,"sku":"9780143774761","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4463803482239.jpg?v=1750130826"},{"product_id":"the-waters-by-carl-nixon-9781761047121","title":"The Waters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Waters\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel composed of 21 stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne family. Forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Waters children — practical, athletic Mark; the physically beautiful dreamer Davey; and the baby of the family, Samantha — have faced more than their fair share of challenges. The year 1979 was pivotal when their father sold the family farm and invested all their money in a doomed property development next to the ocean in Christchurch. Is that when \"everything started going wrong,\" as Mark believes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill their bond endure the passage of time, or will the siblings succumb to their parents' legacy of failure? Can the past be overcome and forgiven?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672465428716,"sku":"9781761047121","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27858153482814.jpg?v=1752849555"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/carl-nixon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}