Itsy Bitsy Spider

Itsy Bitsy Spider

<br /><b>In a world where money holds all the power, will yet another wealthy politician take his dark secrets to the grave?</b><br />Boston Mayor Jack McCallin watches his step-daughter Claire's every move, threatening that if she ever tells "the secret" she'll regret it.<br />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.<br />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.<br />In a race for their lives, a trail of murders follow Claire and Matt, and the mayor's entourage never far behind.<br />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.<br /><br />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!"<br />-- Best selling author of The Breeders series Katie French