Trisha Lawlor, the wife of an American scientist, has moved to Cambridge, England, for a few months in 1987 to be with her husband Spencer, who is on a research sabbatical at Cambridge University. At a party, Trisha meets the folklorist Joe Burke, the younger brother of a childhood friend in Ireland. Trisha discovers that Joe has a mysterious other life, and she is drawn into a murderous plot organized by ruthless outside forces.
Order Now On AmazonPhil has done a wonderful job of creating an interesting protagonist with a fleshed-out background, strong opinions, good insights, curiosity, and the uncommon ability to reflect critically on her own attitudes and beliefs.
I enjoyed every word. It’s a great mixture – an exciting thriller sprinkled with many tender moments and some artful descriptions of London and environs. Throughout there is a sense of morality in a world where that is in short supply.
About the Author
Born and raised in Tralee, Ireland, Philomena Baylor received a B.A. in communications from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.A. in creative writing from Temple University. Her writing mentors include novelists Joan Mellen and David Bradley. With help from her husband Steve, she has spent most of her adult life raising their three children, helping to raise their six grandchildren and running her home health-care company. This is her first novel.
A thriller novel with intrigue, love, betrayal, terror, and redemption.
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