Table of Contents

Title Page

This novel would not have been possible without the research and editing talents of Kathleen Ryder, to whom I owe everything. | And | Marie Groves, whose friendship has guided me through good times and bad. | And | Don E. Gibbin

For Kathleen

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

About the Author

About the Publisher