...ights focused on where Jamieson Stone would do his nightly news; the same seat he had sat in for more than twenty years. Jane Simmons, the head ass... ...tiently for Alex Trent to retire. Even though her salary was almost double of anyone else in her position at the other networks, being the head prod... ...hind a bank of video screens. “Have you seen Stone?” The director replied, “Not a sign,” in between punching up several shots of the set, still not... ...t talked to Radcliff in more than five years, which had been eating at his insides like a cancerous guilt. Brand hadn’t eaten so he decided to see ... ...its place. He had spent three days and nights with Jose when Anna died from a rare brain cancer. Jose walked in carrying a large salad bowl, set ... ...i. After a few interminable minutes, Salvi answered. “Did you hear?” Michael asked. “The deaths are more than tragic.” “You the murders. You, also,... ...ot be suspected of any agenda – ex-president Nolan and Alexander Artemis, who were in the California headquarters running the country’s largest drug ... ...rand said. “If you can get the president to meet with you at the National Rehab Center in California, I can do the rest.” “Who’s there?” “I’ll ha... ...usan. “It’s your turn. If we’re wrong about the president, we’ll be dead before we get to California.” “We’re not wrong. He’s a good man. I know a ...

...ective discovers that Stone was murdered, but the reason behind his death is a mystery. Brand uncovers information pointing to Jamieson’s involvement in arming the international space station. As rogue generals from Russia, China and the U.S. try to install a mind-control weapon designed to divide the world into three parts, Brand tries to stop them. Enlisting the help...

...09 by Gerrie Ferris ISBN 10: 1-936000-13-X ISBN 13: 978-1-936000-13-5 Published in the United States of America Publish Date: March 29, 2009 ... ...09 All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including ... ...m without permission of the publisher. Names, characters and incidents depicted in this book are products of the author’s imagination, or are use... ...ped with slices of roasted salmon. As Brewster uncorked a bottle of Chardonnay — a California Estancia — she gave him an appreciative nod. He knew... ...d say he was near enough to blowing his head off then — he told me she was a rotten cancer he would like to cut out, but he couldn't. He said it wo... ...eyes looked at Laura Kate. “Does this have something to do with Hannah and Royce’s deaths?” “I don’t know.” Her mouth turned down. “My poor son... ... pockets because he wants to get re-elected. And the Hartwells want to sweep their deaths under the rug because the truth will be very troubling.” ...

...s, Royce's business partner. Sparks fly, but can she really trust a man she knows nothing about? And why is it that every time something new develops in the case, he seems to be there? Warnings to back off escalate to an attempt on her life. Now, for Laura Kate, it's more than just a mystery. Depending on Jack might be a mistake, but if Laura Kate can get past his southern...

...ghts reserved. No part of this print publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electron... ..., is entirely coincidental and not intended by the author. The information in the Appendix of this book is offered on an “as is” basis, without warran... ...his book and for listings on the website (www.susanbracken.ca) Distributed in Canada by: David Edwards, RNU Press, Barrie ON; www.davids-books.com / w... ... such a shock.” “I’m sure. But at least your father didn’t suffer from the cancer.” She stared at him. “Cancer? What are you talking about?” “You didn... ...t know? I’m so sorry. I just assumed … My dear, your father had pancreatic cancer. He had only a few months to live, so he avoided considerable suffer... ...e. “I hardly know what to say. I had no idea. It helps, I think, to know.” Cancer. Oh, poor Dad! Why didn’t they tell me? On the way home Lacey wonder... ...and the only time I ever saw him drunk. … Later, they moved to Long Beach, California. My brother, Erik, works there too, also in aviation.” Lacey wan... ... She told him about the bullying, her neglectful parents, and their sudden deaths. “That’s awful! Didn’t you get a settlement?” he asked, think- ing o... ...nterested in end of life choices, and perhaps fearful to contemplate their deaths. It’s a pity they do not realize the consequences of this, for their...

...Lacey Wilson overcomes neglect in childhood and abuse in her first marriage to achieve fame and riches as a popular author, and finds true love and happiness with wealthy entrepreneur, Jake Edmonds. Then cancer strikes. Lacey is afraid of the pain and indi...