ABOUT THE BOOK

Mystery and intrigue frame a tale of star-crossed lovers. Early in the 21st century, Leigh McCormack’s buried past is resurrected. Flashback to 1983, on board one of the few luxury cruise ships then plying the Caribbean: For young Leigh, an idyll of romance and first love collides with the reality of cold-war espionage. To her peril, she discovers the warm hospitality of the cruise, masks a cold mission. Then the unexpected -- an explosion at sea. Suddenly, Leigh is in jeopardy; betrayed by a man she idolizes; haunted by partial knowledge of classified secrets. Safety depends on her never discovering the last vital piece of the puzzle. Now, nearly twenty years later, that knowledge is peril. Can her Beloved, out of the past, be her salvation?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

While a doctoral student at Northwestern, Mary Margaret Nilan worked in theater and network TV. Later, while teaching at St. John’s University, she published articles on theatrical production and dramatic literature. In the past, her short fiction was released online to five-star reader reviews. An active member of Mystery Writers of America, Nilan has also written popular mini-mysteries for Woman’s World. As to the background and plot of The Buried Life: Nilan has visited 27 Caribbean islands, and sailed aboard seven cruises for development. For the espionage details, she researched a variety of scientific studies and de-classified information. "At that point," she says, "my imagination took flight."

The Buried Life ISBN-10: 1-58832-011-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-58832-011-7 Retail: $16.99 U.S. Edition: First Specs: 6 x 9 Trade Paperback Length: 344 Released: April 2001 Subject(s): Fiction For more info: http://members.tripod.com/~hilsen2001/Novel.htm