Hello Howard Watson Fans!
I know, I know, it's been a minute since you've heard from me but I have great news - I just finished The Fury, my latest Intrigue, and I have to tell you, it's my best.
What is The Fury about you ask?
The Fury takes the reader back 14 years to a time when FBI Supervisory Special Agent Howard Watson’s wife Carol was married to another FBI agent. He, in turn, was murdered for information he had and deemed detrimental to the lives and careers of those in high political places. Later, FBI Agent Eric Glenn, along with his FBI partner David Snell, attempted to kidnap Carol and her then 10-year-old son Mark to retrieve the information they believed her husband had given one or both of them. The plan backfired because Glenn wounded Carol, and both Glenn and Snell ended up in prison. The tragic twist in the tale comes with Glenn’s passing in prison just a week before his scheduled release, a loss that reverberates through the story. This story continues the events of my first novel, The Gordian Knot, offering a sense of continuity and anticipation for what is to come.
Also, in The Fury, Howard is tackling a child labor trafficking case, which will lead to a fight that will topple significant business players, politicians, and even law enforcement. His and his colleague’s journey is a testament to their unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming odds that should inspire and empower us all. It is more than just a story; Howard must navigate a maze of deceit and discovery to unearth shocking truths that could change everything.
What was most surprising and disturbing writing this Intrigue?
Everything was surprising and disturbing when writing about the rights and freedoms of children being taken away. It’s appalling that people choose to look the other way, claiming “it’s none of my business,” while children, even those who could be living next door, are robbed of their youth through forced or bonded labor, sexual exploitation, illegal work, or gang involvement. This attitude is not only disgusting but in my opinion also a form of cowardice.
Retribution is a powerful theme in this story because people are always afraid that if they do the right thing, say what's right, or voice an opposing opinion against a negative curve, they will lose their place in line, their promotion, their overtime ability, their job, their scholarship, etc. I wanted to show that these fears have real-life consequences for real people.
You can’t truly understand a person who is hurting just by looking at them. Those who are hurting often won’t express their pain in words, so we need to pay attention to their actions. These individuals often provide us with various clues before reaching a breaking point, yet as a society, we often fail to connect the dots.
I think you will agree with me that Howard Watson is back, and on the case.
Talk soon!
JoAnn
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