On this very special episode of Complicated Conversations, Carinn's co-host is her son! They are joined by Kate Williams, author of NEVER COMING HOME. A modern twist on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, this novel is a satisfying YA that has the crossover appeal of The Hunger Games and We Were Liars. Don't fight your kids for this one, just buy multiple copies -- you won't regret it. Both Carinn and her son declare it one of their favorite books ever. ** Kate tells us about Never Coming Home and the inspiration she took from Agatha Christie, who she notes has a sharp eye for unlikeable characters. (02:28)** Kate shares some of the other inspirations for this book. (04:48).** We discuss the “First Ten” and how Kate kept all these characters straight. (06:39)** We discuss why Kate wanted to explore social media influencers and the threats to their privacy and safety. (09:40)** Kate talks about the original and surprising deaths in this novel and how her own views of the characters changed while writing. (13:37)**  Without spoilers, we discuss the killer and who our culture thinks is capable of being a villain. (16:28)** Kate shares other recommendations for fans of her book. (18:12)** We learn when Kate first knew she wanted to be a writer. (21:09)** Kate gets personal and discusses attraction, love and true partnership.  (22:21)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.