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THE JIGSAW PRIEST
BY MARGARET BELLE
For nearly fifty years, the Grave’s End Catholic Church in Upstate New York has known no spiritual guide other than Father John Doyle. He has kept the secrets of his parishioners and provided comfort and solace. Now, as retirement looms and his health falters, he is faced with the biggest challenge of his career, as different pieces of a convoluted and chilling tale are told to him by several parishioners.
Enter the world of Father Doyle and the forgotten town of Grave’s End, New York. Witness his struggle to reconcile his sacred oath to protect the seal of the confessional with his desperate need to help fractured lives within the church. Hold your breath as he receives a gift that drags him into his own personal crisis as his health continues to decline.
THE GRANDDAUGHTERS
Underestimated by crooks and cops alike, three “over-the-hill” women become formidable amateur sleuths when they find themselves entangled in a decades-old, unsolved crime. Mystery writer Ellie Russo invites her cousins Sandy McCabe and Franny Baker to join her, as she travels to picturesque Orange Lake in Newburgh, New York to research a story for her newest book.
Looking forward to staying in the lake house their grandmother once owned, the mini-reunion turns dangerous for these “women of an age”, when they become targets of the criminals they seek to expose.Having overcome personal loss, and suffering from ailments not uncommon to older women, Ellie, Sandy, and Franny find that age has not diminished their strength or personal capabilities, and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect each other – including murder.
"Being a "woman of age" myself, I was intrigued by a story of three "over-the-hill" women (as the jacket describes them) who prove to be forces to be reckoned with. Margaret Belle pulls you in with relatable characters and plots that keep the pages turning. Don't let the snow on the roof fool you. There is plenty of fire in these three strong, canny and more than capable women. While reading, I could picture it up on a big screen. Loved it."
- Amazon review of The Granddaughters
The Procedure (The Clan - Book 1)
Unmarried and unwilling to wait for Mr. Perfect, Melanie Allen decides to have a child through the Upstate Family Clinic in Syracuse, New York; a decision that will cost her dearly. Melanie’s horrifying journey starts, as do all roads to Hell, with good intentions. In this case, it’s an act of kindness, as she offers to lend a much-needed hand at the clinic, which is owned and run by the famous infertility specialist, Dr. Reed Neumann. Almost immediately, Melanie senses that the clinic has dark secrets, and before long is unearthing evidence of Neumann’s terrifying research and medical procedures.
Before she is through, Melanie discovers the worst secret of all – that Neumann’s evil deeds reach all the way back to her own home and her own family. Follow this 28-year-old single mother as she attempts to wrestle herself from the clutches of the doctor she once idolized and save herself and her family from the terrifying future he had planned for them. Be there as Melanie shockingly comes into contact with long-dead victims of the doctor and learn how they are able to reach across the divide between spiritual and physical worlds to help, as Melanie faces evil in its truest form.
"A fantastic psychological thriller. Melanie is a courageous and likable character. The story line is original and there are a lot of twist, turns and nail biting moments. I loved it from the first page until the last. Thriller lovers will enjoy this read."
- Amazon review of The Procedure
The Hunter’s Wife (The Clan - Book 2)
In this fast-paced and electrifying sequel to THE PROCEDURE, identical twins Melanie and Madison Allen face new dangers as their growing family becomes more and more exposed to people who would capture and control them. Don’t miss this unexpected and emotional wrap-up to the story of these strong, yet vulnerable women, as they discover what evil exists in their world. As usual, Margaret Belle sends you on a twisting path that keeps the action going to the very end!
"This story was as intriguing as the first book, The Procedure, perhaps more so. It fleshed out the characters even more and expanded the storyline to make room for further development and more books! Another great job by author Margaret Belle!"
- Amazon review of The Hunter's Wife
“This is an exciting book. It took the story of the two sisters to an unexpected finish. If you like a fast paced book with lots of excitement and twists and turns ,you will love the Hunter’s Wife.”
- Amazon review of The Hunter's Wife
Brainstorm
Audrey Dory hasn’t told anyone she can identify the bank robber who literally ran into her during his escape ten years ago. Now he’s looking for her. Is it any wonder her anxiety disorder has returned?
Audrey not only finds herself in danger, but in jeopardy of losing her best friend, her business, and her police officer boyfriend – all because of the stolen millions. With everything she values at stake, Audrey begins a journey to find out who’s turning her world upside-down. Is it the robber himself? Or someone she would never suspect? How can she succeed in her quest when her muddled judgment leads her to trust people who may not be worthy? How can she stay safe when her decisions are not rational and sound?
Follow this story of vulnerability, danger, greed, and deception, to the surprising end!
“A terrific book. I kept putting clues together and formulating how it would all be resolved. But the author had other plans for her readers. The twists and turns are masterful and the tension just keeps building. You must read Brainstorm to see how it all finally resolves. Very cleverly written.”
- Amazon review of Brainstorm
About
Margaret Belle
With several non-fiction books under my belt, I began writing fiction at the age of 67. I like to read books that scare me and I love to write books that keep the reader guessing. I work from Central New York, where winters provide the perfect time to write in front of a fire and the other three seasons provide opportunities to travel for research and inspiration.
I love to bake and was the NYS culinary champion in 2012. I have owned and operated a small advertising agency since 1983 and was honored to be named an Unsung Heroine for Leadership in Business by N.O.W. I am first and foremost a wife, mother of three sons, and grandmother to seven.
