Rumors of War (Paperback)

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"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

Product Description

The Persian Gulf War interrupts the construction of Ilene and Philip Singleton's new home, separating them at a time when global events are seeping into their lives, as an international banking scandal converges on this seemingly ordinary family in northern Minnesota. At the end of the war many Americans wondered what it was all about but Ilene is pretty sure she knows, not to mention the danger that it puts her family in.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Lunatic Fringe Publishing (February 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967786800
• ISBN-13: 978-0967786803
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,448,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rumors of War Offers a Wild Ride, March 31, 2001

By	Natalie R. Collins (Kaysville, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

I'm not easily surprised, but the twists and turns offered up in Peggy Tibbetts' Rumors Of War kept me on the edge of my seat. In Ilene, she gives us a not entirely sympathetic heroine, and makes us like her. She deftly explores the vagaries of human nature, and makes us question all that we thought we knew. A novel just about war this is not. Instead, it's a multi-faceted romp with ties to the Chicago Mafia, the FBI, and the very frailty of human nature.

A must read, especially for those tired of writers with plots easy to guess.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, March 31, 2000

By	Charlene Austin (USA) - See all my reviews

Peggy Tibbets, Rumors of War, captures the emotional roller coaster, that military families must deal with as they watch their loved ones march off to war; then, handle the everyday, mundane, stuggles of a stressfull modern life, while glued to an impersonal TV screen seeking some word, or hint that their loved ones are safe. Into this the author weaves, subtly at first, underlying conspiracies,and intrigue.

Ilene Singleton, is emotional, strong, human, and belivable, as she struggles to deal with the loneliness, added responsibilites, and the mounting evidence that her family is in danger. Her two children typical and lovable. Her wealthy inlaws, interfering and controlling. The carpenter working on her house a complication she doesn't need. And the reader, is pulled onto the roller coaster and anxiouly turning pages as the tension mounts. A Must Read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare yourself to read it twice, March 3, 2002

By	Calista Cates (Florence, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You feel yourself falling into their trap through the skin of Ilene Singleton as you become wrapped up in the tale. Tibbetts has written a plot of demanding twists, then seemlessly wove them into a captivativing story of life, love and the greater lie. Make sure you set aside plenty of time, because once Rumor of War draws you in it doesn't let you go until the final page, then this great story demands a second read.