Welcome to the world of Ruthanne Thompson. Socialite. Speakeasy owner. Unlikely nemesis of a criminal syndicate.
Ruthanne, a bold young socialite, turns her family estate into a thriving speakeasy, but her success draws the ire of a powerful crime syndicate with ambitions to control the state.
When her husband enters the political arena, the stakes skyrocket. The syndicate can't afford the scrutiny of a politician they don't own.
Ruthanne joins forces with unlikely allies to bankrupt the criminal ring and to crush their political clout. But the deeper she digs, the closer she comes to becoming their next target.
A showdown looms in the shadows. Will Ruthanne’s daring stand bring justice or seal her fate? The head of the syndicate is closer to her than she knows.
When Jenna Ross discovers an old manuscript hidden at the Peach Blossom Retreat, she’s plunged into a gripping tale from the 1920s.
Judith A. Barrett, award-winning author, lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, two dogs, and chickens. She writes series for her readers: thriller, mystery, romantic and cozy mystery, and post-apocalyptic science fiction novels. Stories with a twist: not your typical characters from not your typical author!
Her motto: You keep reading; I'll keep writing!
When she isn't writing, Judith is working on farm chores, hiking or camping with her husband and dogs, or meeting readers at a weekend arts and crafts festival in Georgia.