C Marie SchrantHow in God's name does something like this happen?It is the magnetizing gaze that sends Emma spinning into a life-changing experience in which she becomes grudgingly embroiled. The changes in her body. The ever increasing presence in her stomach. Thestruggle to contain emotion as she carries out her commitment. The push to get rid of this thing-this thing that percolates deep within the bowels of her belly.The answer lies in a journey of inexplicable horror, and an unsettling discovery that forever changes Emma. Set in Arizona during a political campaign, a petulant, fragile, tormented, and sometimes strong protagonist emerges. She will evoke contradictory emotions, encouraging the reader to keep turning the pages. Through detail and imagery, the author paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's home, office, streets, buildings, memories, and fantasies. Even minor characters come alive. C. Marie Schrant's first novel deserves attention. -Susan Ball, B.ED., M.ED.C. Marie Schrant weaves an intricate story about unrequited love and the demons this love evokes. When Emma is driven by a forceful entity to love a man she doesn't want to love, she must fight the internal battle all the way through to the end. It begs the question of what is real love and how far one must go to experience it. -Stephanie Elliot, author Read More Read Less