Caught in the turtle
Judith Gorog
While on a trip to California with her father, Kate befriends a small girl who may be merely the victim of her own active imagination or may be in real danger.
Read Time: ~5.5 hr
Deceived
by James Scott Bell (2008)
About this book
"Two bodies in an isolated canyon on the edge of L.A. One with saddlebags filled with diamonds. That's how it begins for Liz Towne, a stunning blonde with a devout husband who has given up a prime job for reasons Liz cannot understand--for "Mac" MacDonald, a Gulf War vet who's done time in prison and is just now finding his way back to normal life--and for Roxanne "Rocky" Towne, Liz's sister-in-law, who suspects things she cannot prove. All three are thrown together after a tragedy in Pack Canyon. After finding the stolen diamonds, Liz is faced with an escalating set of choices: Truth or lies? Stop or keep moving? All in or played out?"--P. [4] of cover.
Setting / LocationCalifornia
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDeceived Lead Character
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