Nursery Stage

By Bill Wertz

As a young child and adolescent, Marie Deveaux had endured much hardship. Bounced between foster families, she had been the subject of emotional and physical abuse. She managed to persevere and overcome her challenges, and today, she sits atop the world of fashion design. Her award-winning designs for celebrities and royalty have brought her fame and untold financial success.

Seeing an opportunity to use her influence and wealth to help others, Marie embarks on a mission to help young women who have lost their way regain their lives. She’s hailed as a selfless philanthropist. However, she holds a dark secret that serves as the true motivation for her philanthropy. Her greed and need for settling a score take her down a ruthless path.

Two young women participating in Marie’s recovery program become suspicious and suspect illegal activity as they compare notes during their stay at the posh recovery facility. There are too many coincidences that can’t be explained away. They seek out the help of news reporter Darla Bissett, the aunt of one of the young women. She smells a story that puts her life in peril as she pursues her investigation.

An unlikely introduction to a friend of a friend sets the stage for the unraveling of Marie’s plans. A strong bond develops between Marie and her new friend, eventually leading to a business relationship with her dark empire. Discovering the staggering depth of the evil, the friend finds herself trapped and searches for a way out.

Caught off guard by a call from the government, Marie senses a deception in the making. A battle of wits will determine who survives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781662453939