"Dont let the quiet start lull you into complacency, Peggy Tibbetts Rumors of War is a well-laid trap. Set against the backdrop of Desert Storm, this novel delves into the possibilities behind the real reason governments traipse off to war. With the influence of the Chicago Mob finding its way into the pages, it is an intriguing glimpse into the lives of families who serve their country. It reveals the struggles people face in maintaining their homes and relationships in the face of militant action.
"Ilene Singleton is a satisfied woman. But now nine years into her second marriage, her life comes to a screeching halt when her army reservist husband is called up. Suddenly she alone is responsible for overseeing the completion of her new house, and managing the family finances. When Ilene discovers mysterious accounts full of millions of dollars, the undeniable feeling that shes being watched and overheard becomes a terrifying certainty.
"With her world turned upside down by rumors of war and an invading army of controlling in-laws, Ilene must get a firm grip on reality as she faces the possibility of losing her dream home, her sanity, and her life. The only person she can trust is one suspiciously, more-than-helpful contractor who has the potential to be as dangerous to her marriage as the missiles showering Saudi Arabia.
"Tibbetts characters run the gauntlet from satisfyingly clich to vividly alive. Ilene is sinfully human, evoking displeasure, sympathy and vengeful glee throughout the pages of this flight from influential power. Her struggle to stay true to herself and determine a course between morality and mortality is a fascinating drama within itself. Proving that the only thing worse than a mother-in-law from hell is one with money, the author ensnares her heroine into a web of lies, where even the threat of clandestine government is not as frightening as your own family out to get you. This is one climactic thriller with unpredictable twists that gratify and surprise." -- Danielle Thorne, Midwest Book Review
"Ms. Tibbetts has given readers a book that is full of plots and subplots. Her characters are well defined and central to the story. The title, RUMORS OF WAR, may be a little misleading for some readers because it is not just about Desert Shield. It is about the wars that we wage everyday in our relationships with those close to us. There are some surprises, especially at the end. I liked this book very much, and was disappointed when I read the last word." -- Hattie Boyd, Scribes World Reviews
"RUMORS OF WAR, written by Peggy Tibbetts, is not at all what it first appears to be. Most artfully, Tibbetts has created layer upon layer to this story that will surprise you at every turn. Make no mistake about it ... RUMORS OF WAR is a true suspense novel. Whenever I thought I had the plot figured out, Tibbetts would take me on yet another roller coaster ride by adding an unexpected and exciting twist.
"The book's characters are extremely well written. Ilene is a real woman complete with all the foibles that can entail. The carpenter she has hired, Kevin, is more than he seems to be in a vaguely Clint Eastwood kind of way. And the mother-in-law .... well, this woman turns out to be the MOTHER of all mother-in-laws.
"As I don't want to give away too much of the plot, I will stop here. Suffice it to say that RUMORS OF WAR by Peggy Tibbetts is a 'must read'." -- Sandra T. Jacobs, US Times Bestseller List & Reviews
"Rumors of War is a fast paced novel interlaced with intrigue, danger, passion and a view of human fallacy." -- Linda Eberharter, Ebook Junction, April 1, 2000
Stories and articles by Peggy Tibbetts have appeared in several magazines, newspapers, newsletters and ezines. She was an associate producer of educational films, and a contributing editor for a children's magazine. Besides "Rumors of War," she is also the author of "Carly's Ghost" [Press-Tige Publishing], a children's mystery novel. She lives with her family in Silt, Colorado.
