Shelly Desjarlais: Writer
Fifteen years after the Draganov family was brutally murdered, the burden of bringing their killer to justice falls upon an unlikely candidate: former Catholic priest, Sylvester Buckley.
Sylvester, once a man of unshakable faith, has left the Church after narrowly surviving a hostage situation at his parish. Six months after the incident, he is compelled to revisit the gruesome confession that detailed the Draganov murders, a crime that has haunted him since his earliest days in the priesthood. Sylvester unofficially reopens the case, enlisting the bold Beverly Silver—ex-cop, dear friend, and gifted hacker—to assist him in the investigation.
As they dig into the messy past of the Draganovs, they uncover deeply buried family secrets, additional victims, and a twist that could make Sylvester’s first attempt at sleuthing his last.
After three years apart, Ollie Trout is reunited with her former teacher and secret love, Keith Bailey. While feelings for Keith resurface, Ollie’s relationship with her best friend – Lyra – becomes steadily more complicated. Ollie struggles to understand who she is and what she wants, as questions about her future and gender identity loom over her life.
Fifteen years have passed since Cora and Marley were tangled in a messy college affair. When Cora discovers they have both returned to the same town, she reaches out to Marley in the hopes of rekindling a friendship. Despite their painful past and complicated present, Marley allows herself to reenter Cora's gravity. However, they soon realize they cannot outrun the love they left behind.
In 1943, a young woman from the city finds herself in a small Nebraskan town. There, she meets an older farmer named Carolyn. The women fall into a forbidden love affair that is challenged on all sides. They must ask themselves one question: How far are they willing to go for each other?
After FBI agent Joey Kupperman receives a tip about a dangerous cult, she goes undercover within the organization to investigate. As she discovers the horrific truth behind the cult, Joey finds herself drawn to a rebellious disciple. This cult member joins forces with Joey to bring down the cult, though there are no guarantees they'll both make it out alive.
"The Storm I Once Knew" is a poetry collection inspired by love and life. The free verse poems range from lighthearted to dark, capturing all sides of humanity.
