Toni Becker, Stacy Holbrook, Dorothy Chaney, and Mary Beth Truesdale are prominent residents of Village Heights, an affluent gated community in Northern California. All four are married to successful men and envied by the other women around them. But all four are also hiding grave secrets from their loved ones, and when an anonymous letter writer begins harassing the women, these dark secrets are revealed.
Toni is confronted with the tragic aftermath of a long-ago affair. She is desperate to remain in control of her perfect image.
Stacy is branded a home-wrecker and now turns to another married man for comfort during a chaotic time.
Dorothy is labeled a lesbian and worries how this fake scandal could affect her husband's career-and his deepening depression.
Mary Beth is taunted about the abortion she had before she met her husband and her inability to bear his children.
Not content to simply unnerve and humiliate the women, the letter writer thrusts the four into the middle of a perilous game. If they aren't careful, they could all end up in terrible danger. Their search for the truth behind their attacker's identity and motives will reveal bitter delusions-and devastating betrayals.
About the Author: Jackie Ullerich brings a variety of experiences to her writing. In her years spent in Turkey and Greece, she has lived through political instabilities and has even taught English at the Turkish War College in Ankara.
Specializing in mysteries, Ullerich is the author of At Risk, Invitation to Death, Sabbatical in the Sun, and The Bride Stands Alone.
Although several of her novels reflect her background in exotic locales, Ullerich often turns to her home state of California for inspiration. Born in Los Angeles and raised in San Diego, she graduated with honors from UCLA and earned a secondary teaching credential in theater arts and English. She also attained master teacher status, qualifying her to supervise and train student teachers.
Ullerich, now retired, lives in Palm Desert, California, where her husband golfs while she dreams up her next mystery.
