Books

I had a dream and the main scene in my novel comes directly from that dream. If you love mystery and suspense fiction, details are at: https://booklocker.com/12575. You can read the full first chapter there. I’d be honored if you’d check it out. Also, you can follow me on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085466860989

 

Excerpt Chapter 1:

Elizabeth Barclay burst through the stairwell door of East Mercy Hospital, and stumbled
out onto the busy sidewalk of downtown Aurora Springs. Catching the green light, she sprinted
across the street heading toward her car parked four blocks away. The slap, slap, slap of her
footsteps matched the pulse of her racing heart. Half-way down the first block her energy began
to wane. She teetered. To steady herself, Elizabeth grabbed onto a wrought-iron fence that lined
the street, and doubled over gasping for air. The stubby weeds in the fractured sidewalk smirked
up at her. Great, it’s cracked too. Just like my life! Her gut heaved. Not again. Covering her
mouth she pushed back the threatening bile and stood upright. Not here! Her legs began to
tremble. She looked toward the street where she had parked. I’ll never make it. Elizabeth caught
a whiff of the sweet lilac bushes that draped the fence. She pulled in another breath, deeper this
time. Her stomach eased.
It’s so hot. Struggling out of her navy sweater she stuffed it into her oversized shoulder
bag with shaky hands. Think. No, not about the hospital! Tugging hard on a lock of hair she
whispered, “I can do this. I can pull myself back together. I can.” 

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