Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

Just as Thomas Jefferson was taking office as third president of the United States of America, a battle was raging across the Atlantic Ocean that would test the young country.  Government-backed pirates were patrolling the waters off the Barbary Coast, attacking merchant ships from the US, Britain, and other European countries.  Not only were they … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

Anxious People

Zaraโ€™s standing on a balcony, headphones on, trying to block out the chaos going on around her.  Sheโ€™s not completely sure how she ended up here in this apartment with these people.  They arenโ€™t her friends, she doesnโ€™t know them from work, no one knows the anxiety sheโ€™s carried for years.  They canโ€™t leave, they … Continue reading Anxious People

The Bridges of Madison County

Madison County, Iowa, is known for its historic covered bridges and idyllic farmland, which is why National Geographic has sent Robert Kincaid to photograph the bridges for an upcoming article.  He knows his way around angles and lighting, but canโ€™t seem to find the last bridge heโ€™s looking for today, so he pulls over at … Continue reading The Bridges of Madison County

RELEASING TODAY: Toxic Prey

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Letty Davenport just got called in to the Senatorโ€™s office again โ€“ thatโ€™s never good.  A British doctor has gone missing on American soil.  On itโ€™s own, thatโ€™s not too worrisome.  However, Doctor Scott is an … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: Toxic Prey