Skeletons

Leigh Fitzpatrick's promising career in military intelligence is ended by a rocket attack in Afghanistan, leading her into the dangerous world of the CIA and a desperate run for her life.

After being wounded in a devastating attack on her convoy, Leigh loses more than just her best friend and livelihood. It is an event which will forever change her future. The shaky aftermath of this one day in Shahi Kot, will lead to perils far greater than anything she ever faced on the battlefield. Her military work in cyberwarfare and information security brings her to the attention of the CIA, where her most dangerous assignment lands her in the prison of a madman. After enduring four months of torture, Leigh escapes her captors and begins a new life.

Thus Margaret Garrison is born. She arrives in Northern Ireland with the forged identity of a dead woman and a mysterious past. She purchases a secluded lodge in Ireland and soon has it wired with a sophisticated security system. Her self-imposed isolation is quickly penetrated by an abused child and a well-known actor who is determined to learn the truth about this secretive woman.

But when her past catches up with her, will anyone survive it?

For artwork featuring Margaret, please visit: http://www.doralynn.net/Margaret.html

[I have moved on to my second draft of Skeletons sooner than planned, primarily because it has become clear that I need to incorporate background into the novel - starting with chapter one. Since this is the second draft of Skeletons, I have entitled it Skeletons II. It is still very rough in spots. I would like to know what you think I most need to focus on in the third draft to start polishing it. Thanks. Doralynn]