Itsy Bitsy Spider


In a world where money holds all the power, will yet another wealthy politician take his dark secrets to the grave?
Boston Mayor Jack McCallin watches his step-daughter Claire's every move, threatening that if she ever tells "the secret" she'll regret it.
Claire's world falls apart when she hears her three-year-old daughter Lizzie singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider," the nursery rhyme song that serves as a chilling reminder of painful, childhood memories. Claire has to get Lizzie away from the powerful McCallin before it's too late.
Not knowing who to trust as the highly-regarded mayor has friends in high places, Claire confides in rookie Boston Globe reporter Matt Christenson who helps Claire and Lizzie escape the mayor's Belmont mansion.
In a race for their lives, a trail of murders follow Claire and Matt, and the mayor's entourage never far behind.
If Claire doesn't find another victim willing to come forward and testify against a cornerstone of the Boston community, McCallin will make sure Claire's body is never found before taking custody of Lizzie.

Editorial Review: "A novel that pulls no punches. The gripping story line grabs you from page one and takes you on an epic ride through family secrets, political corruption and the bounds of a mother's love. It's Chinatown meets John Grisham with characters you'll welcome into your heart page after page. What a debut from this talented author!"
-- Best selling author of The Breeders series Katie French