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Facing Justice is the first novel from Diane/David Munson, the ex-prosecutor/ex-undercover agent, wife/husband writing duo. Blurb from the cover: Former Federal Prosecutor Diane Munson and retired Federal Special Agent David Munson draw on their true-life experiences in this suspense novel about Special Agent Eva Montanna, whose twin sister died at the Pentagon on 9/11. Eva dedicates her career to avenge her death while investigating Emile Jubayl, a member of Eva’s church and CEO of Helpers International, who is accused of using his aid organization to funnel money to El Samoud, head of the Armed Revolutionary Cause, and successor to Al Qaeda. Family relationships are tested in this fast-paced, true-to-life legal thriller about the men and women who are racing to defuse the ticking time bomb of international terrorism. First of all, David was right. As I previously reviewed Confirming Justice , the third book in the Munson’s growing series, I was interested in how I would f...

I’ve gotten ahead of myself once again. I have seven or eight books to review. But they’ll all be separate so the review itself doesn’t become a book. If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late is the second book in the Secret Series following The Name of this Book is Secret . I’ve already read the third volume as well, book review pending, and I’ve decided I must find the fourth book at the library soon. And by soon, I mean as soon as I’m done with the dozen books I have already checked out. Hmm. Could be a while. Anyway, we join our heroes of the Secret Series, Cassandra and Max-Ernest, on their next adventure; well, they actually have several adventures in the book. The duo struggle with being a duo after Cass befriends a new kid at school who has a secret of his own. There are newish villains to face. I say new”ish” because, well, I knew they weren’t good before but this book cements the characters position on good and ev...

I ran again after my friend's death. I somehow finished the last couple months of my senior year at Luther. I walked thru the ceremony, though it would take me another year to get the diploma (two more electives and a senior paper to finish). I remember laughing and smiling with family and friends. I had fun. I had bad days. I cried over her. I knew one thing above everything else in my life at that moment. One truth that I couldn't avoid: I had to get out. I felt like the walls were crashing in on me. The thought of staying in IA anywhere was unacceptable. I didn't want to go home, I didn't want to stay at Luther. I still had some school to finish up but where? I asked my dad and step-mom if I could stay with them and finish my schooling. I had no idea what I was getting into. I just wanted away from Iowa and all the pain it was causing me. As if it was the state that was the root of my grief.  I think I'd tried to talk to God but I felt so ashamed and guil...