And After That, the Dark

Dear Readers:Before I made my name as a comedy writer, I wrote three award-winning mysteries. I am thrilled to announcethat Avon Books is republishing these books, one of them, And After That, the Dark.As a teenager, Emily Wilkop witnessed a brutal murder.Although she escaped, she could never be certain whether the killer actually saw her. So, fearing for herself and her family, she kept silent, even when the murderer was arrested and charged with another crime.Now Emily is grown, trying to build a life of security forher adopted daughter, and struggling with her feelings for anex-big-city cop who is seeking a new life as well. But thesecret Emily has so carefully guarded for fifteen years hascome back to haunt her when the killer is released from prison;and Emily discovers someone is out to scare her ... to death.For those of you who enjoy psychological thrillers, this book should offer you that and more. I know first hand because writing some of the scenes late in the night frightened me!I look forward to hearing from you!Charlotte Hughes Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.