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DEAR FRIENDS...
I don't know what other authors do for fun, but I eat saturated fats, ride Buddy the Pony, and watch trials at the federal courthouse, where, in my ex-life, I worked as a lawyer. Not long ago I wandered into a courtroom and found myself watching a jury trial for murder and crack-cocaine trafficking against members of one of the most violent gangs in Philadelphia history. I had seen only five minutes of the testimony before ideas and characters started to flow, and I knew I had a novel. In fact, the next morning I woke up with the first line of Devil's Corner:
"Vicki Allegretti always wondered what it would feel like to look into the barrel of a loaded gun, and now she knew."
As I was writing this first sentence, I knew I had an action-packed story that would accelerate with the turn of each page. It was also instantly clear to me that this was not a Mary, Bennie, Judy or Anne book. Besides, with everything those girls have been through in the last eleven years, I thought they deserved a break. So, for now, I'm departing from the halls of Rosato & Associates, and turning the trouble over to Vicki Allegretti, who, as Kirkus Reviews calls her, is "an equally gutsy assistant U.S. attorney." But whether you are a fan of Mary, Bennie, Judy, or Anne, you'll love Vicki — because let's face it, they all sound like me.
The early reviews have been terrific, and Publishers Weekly calls it "compelling entertainment." Click here to read the first chapter. I hope you agree, and Devil's Corner keeps you on the edge of your seat as you turn pages late into the night. I know I'll be on the edge of my seat, waiting to hear what you think, so please be sure to write me and share your thoughts. I want to hear it all, but please put all the good stuff up front. I'm a softie, remember?
With deepest thanks,
