Nancy Stancill

Broschiertes Buch

Deadly Secrets

Beschreibung

"Crackling with immediacy and suspense, Deadly Secrets is an unforgettable political thriller about murder, corruption and personal freedom in the divided states of America." -BestThrillers.com Charismatic minister King Avery persuades state and federal authorities to split North Carolina into two states. He calls his Westcarolina "the first Christian state," one he will stamp with his own beliefs. The Charlotte Press hires high-profile Texas reporter Annie Price to investigate Avery, his new state, and his God's Gift Church. The minister, in his new role as governor of Westcarolina, attempts a variety of bizarre changes. The first one would banish Wiccans (witches) from the Christian state, a move that exposes them to potential danger. He also hires Rob Ryland, a ruthless secessionist whom Annie has reason to hate. Gradually, Avery and Ryland attempt to take away other personal freedoms that don't fit with their evangelical beliefs or desire to make more money. Annie's love life takes a dramatic turn, even as circumstances conspire to bring her and Avery together. Though he knows Annie is likely the one person who can bring down his empire, he increasingly seeks out her company and advice. An abortion-related bombing from Avery's past comes back to haunt him, leading to secret plots and a string of killings. Westcarolina, Camelot to the true believers and a prison to other Westcarolina residents, is put in jeopardy by a crescendo of violence.

Autor

Nancy Stancill spent more than thirty-eight years as a newspaper reporter and editor before she began writing fiction full-time. An award-winning investigative reporter, writing in Texas, North Carolina, Virginia and California, she earned a journalism degree and a master's in creative writing.She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Len Norman, but part of her heart belongs in Pennsylvania with her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter.Deadly Secrets is her fourth book and third in the Annie Price, investigative reporter, series. Her memoir, Tall, was her third book. When not writing, she can be found reaching items on top shelves, reading mysteries, taking long walks, and playing with her black cat, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Black Rose Writing
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 368g
• ISBN-13: 9781685135249
• ISBN-10: 1685135242
• Artikelnr.: 71879748