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Charlize Carson's career was in her rear view mirror. Retirement wasn't the terrifying leap she worried it would be. But when the phone rings, an old friend on the line, she and Mick consider taking the case. A body is discovered just outside the grounds of a military base, sending shockwaves through the surrounding community. The victim, a well-known advocate who spent decades fighting for the rights of veterans poisoned by the base's contaminated water, has made enemies in high places. As Charlize digs deeper, she finds herself caught in a web of government cover-ups, corruption, and decades-old secrets that no one wants revealed. But Charlize won’t stop until she exposes the toxic legacy that haunts the town—and uncovers why it’s costing people their lives. In a race against time, Charlize and Mick must face the truth, some battles aren’t fought on the battlefield, but in the shadows.
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Writing is a way to make a lot of different people do exactly what you want them to do. When I can’t get my toddler to listen to me, I turn to my characters. They always cooperate! I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and seven year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry. Ten Things to know about me:
- I have a fear of whales. All whales. The noise they make. The sight of them (even on tv). I don't think this phobia has a name and I've never met anyone else who feels this way. I blame it on the 3D movie when I was 7 at the Boston Museum of Science. (Thanks Dad.)
- When I get hungry it brings out the worst in me. My friends and family know to keep me well fed. They pack snacks now.
- I can cook but not bake. Not even a little. Not even a box of brownies.
- If there is a song I like it is normal to hear me listening to it a hundred times (give or take) in a row.
- I do not, under any circumstances, read directions. Who has time for that? Making mac & cheese by the seat of my pants for the last 25 years.
- Like a black-out drunk, I have lost hours of my life mysteriously to Pinterest. If you haven't tried it yet... don't. Save your self.
- Before I became a mother, lots of things grossed me out. Now nothing does.
- My favorite food is food... my least favorite food is no food. I love food. (apply the same rule to wine)
- I do not have a green thumb. I have the kind of thumb that kills any type of plant ever given to me. Whatever kind of thumb that is... I have it.
- Writing has changed my life. Not just the career it's created but the way I feel when I write. If you have something you love to do I hope you get the opportunity to do it. Piper Anderson Series: Book 1: Chasing Justice (FREE) Book 2: Cutting Ties Book 3: Changing Fate Book 4: Finding Freedom Book 5: Settling Scores Book 6: Battling Destiny Book 7: Chris & Sydney Collection (Choosing Christmas & Saving Love) Betty's Journal - Bonus Material (suggested to be read after Book 4 to avoid spoilers) The Edenville Series: Book 1: Flowers in the Snow (FREE!) Book 2: Kiss in the Wind Book 3: Stars in a Bottle Book 4: Fire in the Heart (pre-order) The Clover Series: (Book 1 & 2) Half My Heart & Change My Heart (FREE) (Book 3) All My Heart (Book 4) Facing Home The Rough Waters Series: Book 1: The Goodbye Storm(FREE) Book 2: The Runaway Storm Book 3: The Rising Storm The Barrington Billionaire Series Book 1: Fierce Love (Free) Book 2: Wild Eyes Book 3: Crazy nights Book 4: Loyal Hearts The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush (Free) Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat Book 3: Not just an Echo Stand Alones: Yours for the Taking Sweet Rendezvous Running from Shadows
