Author: Barb Dimich

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2004-09-08

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1469115115

. . .the loves and losses of three best friends amidst beautiful northern pines, white sandy beaches and red rock cliffs. Barb Dimich presents the second story in the heart-gripping Apostle Islands Trilogy set along Lake Superiors South Shores. With a lifetime pact, Michelle, Nicole and Katharine reunite to learn their private obstacles are connected to a rash of serial killings. One by one, each will rediscover the true meaning of friendship. Madelines Jewel A short abusive marriage stripped Michelle Callihan of self-respect and nearly bankrupted her Island business. Eighteen months of hiding out in hard work and preserving the Apostle history, Michelle gradually learns how to cope with her downfalls and defeat. . .until an uncompromising architect wants to change the islands history she loves more than life. Chained events turn wicked with the discovery of another dead sixteen-year-old girl and the return of Michelles violent ex. Hes demanding a payoff from the divorce. As if the ongoing murders and an estranged family arent enough, Michelles buried fears ignite when police evidence points to her ex as the serial killernow hes after her. When the architect begins to understand, its his strong will and tenacity that become the driving force that may or may not rescue Michelle from her demons.