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The trial ended years ago, but her nightmare is just beginning.
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The trial ended years ago, but her nightmare is just beginning.
“The ending was unpredictable. Definitely a great read…” – A Lawrence
“Intriguing from the very first page…” – K Crowell
“This book did not disappoint!” – H Watt
Former juror Jess Dawson is facing a difficult time in her life, raising an autistic son and navigating a failing marriage, when her past service as a juror on a high-profile death penalty case comes back to haunt her. Mikael Kriskan, a young Russian the jury sentenced to death for killing his adoptive American parents one cold Colorado night, is nearing his execution date when the foreman of their jury and his wife are found dead, killed in the same manner as Kriskan’s parents.
Then, a second juror appears to commit suicide and leaves a disturbing note to his fellow jurors attached to his chest: KJ – do the right thing. Only Jess knows the true meaning of the message but as others begin to suspect the truth, Jess quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of Kriskan’s prosecutor, also her lover, who’s intent on executing Kriskan, and members of the Russian mob, who are hell bent on returning the genius Kriskan to his Russian roots.
The choice they give former juror Jess Dawson seems easy: Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a case where the post-conviction appeals have run out, the impact the truth will have upon her family is dire, and the lives of her fellow jurors are equally at stake—this choice will be anything but easy.
A nail-biting suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance. Be one of the first to discover this new series! !
“A Taut, twisting tale of justice and revenge” – Bob M
“The twists and turns from beginning to end make this book difficult to put down!”
Former victim Palmer Reed is facing the 20th anniversary of her kidnapping when she is recruited to the board of a prestigious foundation dedicated to helping the victims of crime. Run by Marjoram Swall, a woman known as The Vindicator, who helped rescue Palmer twenty years ago from the hands of their mutual enemy, the foundation gives Palmer something to believe in, hoping that by helping other victims, she will resolve her own painful past.
But something dark lies beneath the foundation’s surface, and after Palmer learns of the foundation’s use of blackmail to raise money for their cause, she discovers that several individuals who escaped their blackmail attempts all later died in mysterious accidents. She investigates, and soon believes their deaths are anything but accidental.
Faced with the dilemma of staying loyal to her mentor and the foundation that’s provided her with a purpose, or exposing the truth and tearing her life apart, she’s forced to question her own ethical boundaries, whether the pursuit of justice and the equalization of a faulty legal system is worth murder.
But her mentor won’t risk giving her that choice, and soon Palmer finds herself the target of an unknown killer, her former kidnappers, and even Marjoram herself. For Palmer has opened a deadly link to their past, and she’s on a mission to uncover the truth.
A page-turning suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance.
A semi-secret society of ten women out for justice. A young recruit who will have to expose the truth of just how far one of them will go to get revenge.
“A Taut, twisting tale of justice and revenge” – Bob M
“The twists and turns from beginning to end make this book difficult to put down!”
Former victim Palmer Reed is facing the 20th anniversary of her kidnapping when she is recruited to the board of a prestigious foundation dedicated to helping the victims of crime. Run by Marjoram Swall, a woman known as The Vindicator, who helped rescue Palmer twenty years ago from the hands of their mutual enemy, the foundation gives Palmer something to believe in, hoping that by helping other victims, she will resolve her own painful past.
But something dark lies beneath the foundation’s surface, and after Palmer learns of the foundation’s use of blackmail to raise money for their cause, she discovers that several individuals who escaped their blackmail attempts all later died in mysterious accidents. She investigates, and soon believes their deaths are anything but accidental.
Faced with the dilemma of staying loyal to her mentor and the foundation that’s provided her with a purpose, or exposing the truth and tearing her life apart, she’s forced to question her own ethical boundaries, whether the pursuit of justice and the equalization of a faulty legal system is worth murder.
But her mentor won’t risk giving her that choice, and soon Palmer finds herself the target of an unknown killer, her former kidnappers, and even Marjoram herself. For Palmer has opened a deadly link to their past, and she’s on a mission to uncover the truth.
A page-turning suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance.
Interview with the Author
Q – So, what makes the Women of Redemption books special?
A – I think it really boils down to the characters. When I write, I let the characters tell me who they are, and what I discover is that like any of us, they wrestle with the challenges life throws at them in a varied manner. The emotions they experience are real – anger, betrayal, hurt, grief, guilt – and the choices they make as a result – whether revenge, vengeance, or just turning a blind eye – may not be good or right, but they’re human. The question facing each in the end, is what will they do to make the wrong right?
Q – You like to throw your strong female protagonists into some impossible situations. Why is that?
A – I’ve always liked books about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. I believe people often find the best in themselves when faced with the worst. I want readers to put themselves in these women’s shoes, and think… How far would I go to get justice if I was kidnapped and the perpetrators responsible were never punished? What would I do if I found out the woman I most respected was taking justice into her own hands? What if I discovered the man I found guilty of murder was innocent and I was the one responsible for securing his death sentence?
Q – These books seem to cross genre boundaries, a bit mystery, suspense, and thriller.
A – I think all authors like to create books that mirror the kind of books they like to read. My top picks are usually serial killer thrillers, psychological thrillers, private detectives, and any number of thriller and mystery best sellers. I love a fast-paced style that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a result, I think my books tend to take a part from each genre – a bit “whodunit”, some “don’t open that door”, add a few high stakes and blend them together.
Q – So, why should a reader check out your books?
A – Because you’ll love the page-turning action! And thanks for reading!
– Learn MoreQ – So, what makes the Women of Redemption books special?
A – I think it really boils down to the characters. When I write, I let the characters tell me who they are, and what I discover is that like any of us, they wrestle with the challenges life throws at them in a varied manner. The emotions they experience are real – anger, betrayal, hurt, grief, guilt – and the choices they make as a result – whether revenge, vengeance, or just turning a blind eye – may not be good or right, but they’re human, and people make mistakes. The question facing each in the end, is what will they do to make the wrong right?
Q – You like to throw your strong female protagonists into some impossible situations. Why is that?
A – I’ve always liked books about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. I believe people often find the best in themselves when faced with the worst. I want readers to put themselves in these women’s shoes, and think… How far would I go to get justice if I was kidnapped and the perpetrators responsible were never punished? What would I do if I found out the woman I most respected was taking justice into her own hands? What if I discovered the man I found guilty of murder was innocent and I was the one responsible for securing his death sentence?
Q – These books seem to cross genre boundaries, a bit mystery, suspense, and thriller.
A – I think all authors like to create books that mirror the kind of books they like to read. My top picks are usually serial killer thrillers, psychological thrillers, private detectives, and any number of thriller and mystery best sellers. I love a fast-paced style that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a result, I think my books tend to take a part from each genre – a bit “whodunit”, some “don’t open that door”, add a few high stakes and blend them together.
Q – What order should I read the books in?
A – Each of the books is a standalone novel with the theme of redemption so they can be read in any order. Technically, The Advocate is the first in the series, The Fifth Juror the second, and the third, The Tattoo Artist, will come out in 2019. There is also a two-book bundle available for 25% off the regular price.
Q – So, why should a reader check out your books?
A – Because you’ll love the unique dilemmas these strong female characters find themselves immersed in and the quick-action they’ll have to take to save their lives and the lives of those they love.
And thanks for reading!
– Learn MoreThe trial ended years ago, but her nightmare is just beginning.
A young Russian sentenced to death for killing his adoptive parents is about to be executed, but the Russian mob will do anything to stop it. The choice they give former juror Jess Dawson seems easy: Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a case where the post-conviction appeals have run out, the impact the truth will have upon her family is dire, and the lives of her fellow jurors are equally at stake—this choice will be anything but easy.
“The ending was unpredictable. Definitely a great read…” – A Lawrence
“Intriguing from the very first page…” – K Crowell
“This book did not disappoint!” – H Watt
Former juror Jess Dawson is facing a difficult time in her life, raising an autistic son and navigating a failing marriage, when her past service as a juror on a high-profile death penalty case comes back to haunt her. Mikael Kriskan, a young Russian the jury sentenced to death for killing his adoptive American parents one cold Colorado night, is nearing his execution date when the foreman of their jury and his wife are found dead, killed in the same manner as Kriskan’s parents. Then, a second juror appears to commit suicide and leaves a disturbing note to his fellow jurors attached to his chest: KJ – do the right thing. Only Jess knows the true meaning of the message but as others begin to suspect the truth, Jess quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of Kriskan’s prosecutor, also her lover, who’s intent on executing Kriskan, and members of the Russian mob, who are hell bent on returning the genius Kriskan to his Russian roots.
The choice the mob gives her seems easy: Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a case where the post-conviction appeals have run out, the impact the truth will have upon her family is dire, and the lives of her fellow jurors are equally at stake—this choice will be anything but easy.
A nail-biting suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance. Be one of the first to discover this new series that has readers raving!
“From the very beginning, I was unsure if the main characters would survive the murderous rath of the assassin’s knife. I had trouble putting it down. The past continued to haunt them, with all the secrets slowly unraveling their present. Every moment never knowing if it could their last. The ending was unpredictable, definitely a great read.” – Amazon Review
– Learn MoreFormer juror Jess Dawson is facing a difficult time in her life, raising an autistic son and navigating a failing marriage, when her past service as a juror on a high-profile death penalty case comes back to haunt her. Mikael Kriskan, a young Russian the jury sentenced to death for killing his adoptive American parents one cold Colorado night, is nearing his execution date when the foreman of their jury and his wife are found dead, killed in the same manner as Kriskan’s parents. Then, a second juror appears to commit suicide and leaves a disturbing note to his fellow jurors attached to his chest: KJ – do the right thing. Only Jess knows the true meaning of the message but as others begin to suspect the truth, Jess quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of Kriskan’s prosecutor, also her lover, who’s intent on executing Kriskan, and members of the Russian mob, who are hell bent on returning the genius Kriskan to his Russian roots. The choice the mob gives her seems easy: Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a case where the post-conviction appeals have run out, the impact the truth will have upon her family is dire, and the lives of her fellow jurors are equally at stake—this choice will be anything but easy.
A nail-biting suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance. Be one of the first to discover this new series that has readers raving!