The Chicago Trilogy Series

This was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it. Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers? So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further. WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published it as a stand-alone, too. If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume. ANYTHING for you, my readers! Beginning at a very young age, Mary's life takes her into a world of murder, hatred, madness, and betrayal of the worst kind. The “parents” who raise her, trap her in a loveless life of servitude and begrudge her every dime spent in rearing her. If it wasn’t for the small group of friends that stand by her, Mary’s life would be enough to warp the strongest person. Their love and friendship hold her together until her past finally catches up with her. Hideous nightmares have plagued her for years and now they’re getting worse. Her only prayer throughout the years is that her older brother, who she has never met, will rescue her. One day the horror becomes too real and Mary disappears—again.

"Where is Harry?" was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it. Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers? So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further. WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published it as a stand-alone, too. If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume. ANYTHING for you, my readers! Part 2 of Intersections: Love, Betrayal, Murder After the loss of everyone she loves, other than a circle of school friends from Paris, Claire is forced to run for her life. Her friends are determined to keep her safe and to stay together. Coming to her rescue in New York, they manage to keep her safe—for the time being. In Chicago, they create a new life, a new business, a new chance for a brighter future. Claire’s life intersects with Mary's in what initially seems an inconsequential way. Then Claire meets Richard—a cop—and her life, her business, her future all change against all her attempts to push him away. Claire and her friends fight Roaring 20s gangsters and, despite the danger, still manage to carve out a life that is full and prosperous, all the while remembering that the ties of friendship should always be tended with love and understanding.

"Where is Harry?" was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it. Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers? So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further. WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published Richard's story as a stand-alone, too. If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume. ANYTHING for you, my readers! Part 3 of the Chicago Trilogy, "Intersections: Love, Betrayal, Murder." This was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it. Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers? So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further. WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published it as a stand-alone, too. If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume. ANYTHING for you, my dear readers! Richard hails from a family of cops. Richard's father is murdered and he discovers his mother is sleeping with the man Richard believes is the killer. Unable to continue working on the same police force with his father's killer, Richard relocates to Chicago. A new job, a new friend, and a new love bring joy and challenges to his life. Chicago is not the best place for an honest cop in the early 20th century. Richard must work with and around a series of crooked mayors, police chiefs, and cops. Then there are the days of Capone, Moran, and the other hoods that made a cop's life interesting and certainly could make it shorter! Enjoy this completion to the stories of Mary, Claire, and Richard.

Our lives intersect with those of others without advance warning of the consequences. Sometimes, the effects can last a lifetime. Three lives suffering loss due to murder and betrayal intersect in early 1900 Chicago. It’s not safest place to hide from life, loss, or memories. “Where is Harry?” Published May 2008 Young Mary's life takes her into a world of murder, hatred, madness, and a betrayal of the worst kind. Her only prayer throughout the horror is that her brother, who she has never met, will rescue her. “Claire: New York Heiress – Chicago Madam” Published October 2008 After the loss of everyone she loves, other than a circle of school friends from Paris, Claire is forced to run for her life. In Chicago her life intersects with Mary's in what initially seems an inconsequential way. “Richard: It’s In The Blood” First time in print was in this trilogy volume. Later it was published as a stand-alone novel for those who had read Harry and Claire. Richard's life is impacted by the murder of his father, and the betrayal by her mother. After relocating to Chicago, he finds he cannot outrun his past.