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Breaking the Chain

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BLUE MOON introduced Mary Corbett and her one time love interest, Jack Windom. BLUE MOON combined a Louisiana plantation home, difficult circumstances, an interesting family including a difficult matriarch, strong deja vu, and the protection of an elderly Voodoo in a compelling mix. BREAKING THE CHAIN brings the same marvelous characters together again at the Blue Moon Inn, the restored plantation house that now is now a bed and breakfast.

Now married, Mary and Jack support their bed and breakfast with additional work as real estate surveyors working for different companies. Jack begins having nightmares of a shooting. Shortly thereafter, they discover another tunnel beneath the inn. Once a part of the underground railroad to transport slaves north, the tunnel must be filled in rather than risk collapse.

In the mean time, Mary's cantankerous Aunt Elizavon, who owns half shares in the bed and breakfast, comes to visit. As manipulative and irritating as ever, Aunt Elizavon delights in provoking and berating those around her. The former housekeepers of the plantation also come to visit, and Sadie, who is also a Voodoo priestess, warns of impending danger from "the brown man." Further, Mary's gift for finding missing objects surfaces, throwing her into quite a quandary.

Readers who have not read BLUE MOON will find that BREAKING THE CHAIN reads well as a standalone. Intriguing characterizations and a fast paced plot sweep the reader into a spirited read. Author CD Ledbetter masterfully builds the tension with layers of intrigue that lead to a surprising conclusion. This richly textured paranormal suspense comes highly recommended.