Author Description

A brother's call for her immediate presence in Palm Springs draws Margot Madison-Cross from her beloved Chicago waterfront-to California's uncompromising Mojave Desert. The only bright spot is the opportunity to see her niece Camille. But Margot quickly realizes she is ill-prepared for Graham's actual news, Camille's medical world, and the Mojave. And before she can deal with her brother and unpleasant family secrets, murder rears its ugly head, putting her niece's safety in peril. A monumental sand storm, a cave-like Quonset hut, repercussions from past events, and a torrential rain storm conspire against her. All the while, Graham's horrible secret hangs over all their futures. And so much of their worlds, relationships, and what Margot must do, is based upon Lies of Convenience...