LYME, Conn., Jan. 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- A woman. A murder. A mission. In Eugenia L. West's new novel, Stripped, they all come together to tell the riveting tale of Emma Streat, a dynamic ex-opera singer who has spent the past twenty years bringing up her two sons. But in one twist of fate, her life changed forever.
When Emma's mega-successful CEO husband dies in a hit-and-run accident, she starts her own search for his killer. The mission plunges her into the high-stakes world of illegal weapons, global threats, and murders, and she must learn to hold her own with law enforcement agencies. While on her mission, she meets an intriguing British peer who works undercover to smoke out spies. She also discovers that she has a talent for making unlikely connections. But tracking down criminals is hazardous work and Emma pays a heartbreaking price. She is forced to dig deep for the courage to survive and pick up the pieces of her life.
In Stripped, follow Emma as she copes with devastating losses, finds courage to move forward, opens the door to a future love interest, and uses her newfound talent in solving crimes. Her dangerous forays into the underworld builds up to an explosive climax that will rock everything you think you know.
About the Author
Eugenia L. West has four children and four grandchildren. She lives in Lyme, Connecticut and in Holderness, New Hampshire. She is currently working on a sequel to Stripped.
Stripped by Eugenia L. West
A Mystery
Publication Date: November 9, 2004
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