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    Storm Passing: The Storm Novels, #2
    Approaching Storm: The Storm Novels, #1
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    The Storm Novels Series

    By Francis Perry

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    About this series

    Storm Passing, though complete in itself, is the sequel to the novel Approaching Storm.

    Life has changed for Belle Lapointe. As a small child she was abused by an uncaring step-father. Escape came when in desperation she told her story to school counsellor Ruth Hammond, plunging both into danger as they ran from the stepfather and from authorities that threatened to return her. With a blizzard as a backdrop, a night of terror and death finally ended the abuse and explained the unsolved murder of a popular young teacher.

    Now six years have passed, and Belle has managed to put the childhood abuse behind her. She lives with Ruth's parents, Bob and Helen Hammond, is an outstanding student at her high school, and life can only get better.

    But Belle can't escape her past. Once more, she finds herself among the hunted, and the stakes are far higher. This time it's not just abuse, but insane revenge that threatens every member of her new family.

    She's not a child anymore, but is protecting the people she loves more than she can handle?

    For a second time, Belle and Ruth find themselves in a battle, where good seems a weak force against evil as old as time.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrancis Perry
    Release dateJan 21, 2012
    Storm Passing: The Storm Novels, #2
    Approaching Storm: The Storm Novels, #1

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Approaching Storm: The Storm Novels, #1
      Approaching Storm: The Storm Novels, #1

      Approaching Storm: The Storm Novels, #1

      Francis Perry
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      School counselor Ruth Hammond isn't thrilled to be assigned two days a week at little Parker Elementary, but she can understand why. Almost two years ago, when classes resumed following the Christmas break, popular grade two teacher Kelly Walters failed to show. Only days later, Kelly's body was found— the young teacher had been murdered. Police still have no suspects— and no motive. Ruth's job as a counselor is to deal with the lingering effects of this tragedy on students and staff. Some students actively seek her help, but Ruth struggles to establish a relationship with little Belle Lapointe, a "watcher" whose secrets might include the death of Kelly— and a lot more. One evening, Ruth finds Belle hiding in the school and is exposed to a story of shocking abuse. When police and child care agencies seem unable to protect Belle, Ruth decides to take matters into her own hands. She and Belle go on the run— both from Belle's stepfather and from the authorities. Soon they find themselves driving into a storm in more ways than one, as Ruth searches for proof of child abuse and murder at the risk of both their lives.

      School counselor Ruth Hammond isn't thrilled to be assigned two days a week at little Parker Elementary, but she can understand why. Almost two years ago, when classes resumed following the Christmas break, popular grade two teacher Kelly Walters failed to show. Only days later, Kelly's body was found— the young teacher had been murdered. Police still have no suspects— and no motive. Ruth's job as a counselor is to deal with the lingering effects of this tragedy on students and staff. Some students actively seek her help, but Ruth struggles to establish a relationship with little Belle Lapointe, a "watcher" whose secrets might include the death of Kelly— and a lot more. One evening, Ruth finds Belle hiding in the school and is exposed to a story of shocking abuse. When police and child care agencies seem unable to protect Belle, Ruth decides to take matters into her own hands. She and Belle go on the run— both from Belle's stepfather and from the authorities. Soon they find themselves driving into a storm in more ways than one, as Ruth searches for proof of child abuse and murder at the risk of both their lives.

    • 2

      Storm Passing: The Storm Novels, #2
      Storm Passing: The Storm Novels, #2

      Storm Passing: The Storm Novels, #2

      Francis Perry
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      Storm Passing, though complete in itself, is the sequel to the novel Approaching Storm. Life has changed for Belle Lapointe. As a small child she was abused by an uncaring step-father. Escape came when in desperation she told her story to school counsellor Ruth Hammond, plunging both into danger as they ran from the stepfather and from authorities that threatened to return her. With a blizzard as a backdrop, a night of terror and death finally ended the abuse and explained the unsolved murder of a popular young teacher. Now six years have passed, and Belle has managed to put the childhood abuse behind her. She lives with Ruth's parents, Bob and Helen Hammond, is an outstanding student at her high school, and life can only get better. But Belle can't escape her past. Once more, she finds herself among the hunted, and the stakes are far higher. This time it's not just abuse, but insane revenge that threatens every member of her new family. She's not a child anymore, but is protecting the people she loves more than she can handle? For a second time, Belle and Ruth find themselves in a battle, where good seems a weak force against evil as old as time.

      Storm Passing, though complete in itself, is the sequel to the novel Approaching Storm. Life has changed for Belle Lapointe. As a small child she was abused by an uncaring step-father. Escape came when in desperation she told her story to school counsellor Ruth Hammond, plunging both into danger as they ran from the stepfather and from authorities that threatened to return her. With a blizzard as a backdrop, a night of terror and death finally ended the abuse and explained the unsolved murder of a popular young teacher. Now six years have passed, and Belle has managed to put the childhood abuse behind her. She lives with Ruth's parents, Bob and Helen Hammond, is an outstanding student at her high school, and life can only get better. But Belle can't escape her past. Once more, she finds herself among the hunted, and the stakes are far higher. This time it's not just abuse, but insane revenge that threatens every member of her new family. She's not a child anymore, but is protecting the people she loves more than she can handle? For a second time, Belle and Ruth find themselves in a battle, where good seems a weak force against evil as old as time.

    Author

    Francis Perry

    I'm a recently retired high school teacher and guidance counselor who has finally found time to devote to pursuits like writing and painting. Though originally from Prince Edward Island, because of a recent move, my home is now in Moncton, New Brunswick. Prior to my teaching career, I was a meteorological technician and lived at a variety of remote weather stations. I have bachelor degrees in Arts and Education, a master's degree in Educational Psychology and Measurement, and a graduate diploma in Education (Technology). My novel, Approaching Storm, is set in Maine, a familiar state, similar in many ways to the Maritime Provinces of Canada, and it features a main character who is a school counselor— I'm writing about what I know best. My release of a print version of Approaching Storm was very well received, and some readers requested a sequel (which I hadn't anticipated). After some thought, I wrote Storm Passing in 2011, picking up the story again six years later.

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