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Contemporary Fiction

Someone to Blame

Someone to Blame (2010)

A string of escalating crimes rocks the small community of Breakers when a young drifter comes to town. When the local authorities fail to act, the community takes the law in their own hands, eager for somone to blame.

"Someone to Blame is as convicting as it is moving."
– Terri Blackstock, author of Intervention and Predator

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Conundrum

Conundrum (2011 eBook Release)

Twenty-five years ago, Lisa Sitteroff's father died mysteriously from leukemia at age thirty-three. Now, her brother Rafferty wants to end his life, unable to bear outliving his father. In an attempt to save her brother, she digs into the past and the strange circumstances surrounding her father's death and uncovers one lie after another, and startling truths that lead down unexpected paths that threaten her marriage and sanity. Can the truth be found, or is it only a matter of perspective?

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Innocent Little Crimes

Innocent Little Crimes (2011 eBook Release)

Revenge. That’s what successful comedienne Lila Carmichael has planned for fifteen years. But revenge turns sour when a vicious parlor game reveals how their innocent little crimes lead to death.

Top 100 finalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest

"An exciting thrill ride that keeps readers turning pages to the end."
– Publisher's Weekly, 2009

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A Thin Film of Lies

A Thin Film of Lies (not published)

Someone ran down Libby Denham with their car, and all evidence points to businessman Mike Jepson. Jepson frantically searches for his unknown accuser while his marriage, friendships, and business fall apart at the seams. Will he stop his nemesis before he ends up in jail labeled as a murderer?

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Intended for Harm

Intended for Harm (2012 eBook release)

Jake Abrams yearns to leave his stifling family life behind and heads to Los Angeles for college and the pursuit of his dreams. But his life spins out of control as hard realities and unwanted responsibilities burden him, and one tragedy after another makes him wonder if life has any purpose at all. A modern-day rendition of the biblical story of Jacob and Joseph--a powerful testimony of faith and forgiveness.

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