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Press Release for In the Name of Revenge

Local author Starr Gardinier Reina releases new novel.

Thousand Oaks, CA - June 29, 2010- Local author Starr Gardinier Reina's new novel has now been released. It can be found on www.amazon.com. This novel is in the crime/mystery/suspense genre.  

Synopsis 

Russian muscle Pavel Ivanovich lends his unique talent in serving Italian mob boss Carlo Mancini. How much help is Pavel really? Is Mancini too trusting? Does he place his faith in the wrong people? In order for Pavel to prove his loyalty Carlo forces him to date his more than spoiled daughter Teresa with the expectation of marriage. Roberto, always the odd man out with Carlo, the man who Teresa is in love with, is less than happy with the situation. All the while Pavel works for Carlo he has a separate mission; to avenge his parents' grisly murders. Will his own investigation and personal agenda get in the way for the job he does for the Mancini family? What happens when Carlo finds out that Pavel is not too trustworthy?

Here's what a few people have said:

"The makings of a modern day hero." - P.J. Lawton, Author of "Lethal Option"  

"The cast of characters in this are wonderfully written...and the twists and turns keep you wondering how this hypnotic read will end!" - Terri Ann Armstrong, Author of "Morning Menace"

"A new star has arrived in the writing world bringing readers a gripping tale peppered with unexpected bits of humor as the cast of characters and twisted turns unfold." - Suspense Magazine  

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Press Release for Cruel Whispers

Spellbinding Novel Carries Readers Through Story of Mystery, Revenge and Happiness

New author, Starr Reina carries the readers through the eventful life of Salina Garlin in "Cruel Whispers". A spellbinding novel that evokes readers to feel saddened, scared and then finally happy for Salina.

Thousand Oaks, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- A once blissful marriage turned sour. How much more could she take? Would this ever stop? Salina was married to an abusive man, Howard. But enough was enough. Salina took all necessary steps to leave and divorce Howard and start a life anew.

In a small city in California, Salina meets Stuart, who she falls in love with. She worries that he will turn out to be another Howard. During the time she spends with Stuart, Salina is harassed and stalked by whom she thinks is Stuart’s brother's deranged ex-girlfriend Janice. To further complicate matters, a serial killer is on the loose selecting women who look like Salina.

Then what Salina fears the most happens. What should have been a happy time in her life with Stuart turns into a nightmare when the serial killer kidnaps Salina. Will Salina be another statistic of the serial killer?

Based in the California area, "Cruel Whispers" is about a woman who was previously in a tumultuous marriage. She leaves the disaster of a marriage and finally meets another man whom she falls in love with. Soon thereafter, she finds herself being harassed, stalked by a serial killer, and then kidnapped. Who is it? Why is he or she doing this to Salina? Would Salina ever have a quiet, peaceful and happy life?

A novel written with the readers in mind, Starr has succeeded in grabbing the readers' attention. "I love to have my readers feel what my characters are experiencing," says Starr.

Of the ones who have reviewed this novel, one was quoted to say, "it's a novel with an aura of mystery and a beautiful ending -- absolutely spellbinding!"

"Cruel Whispers" is due out June 19, 2005. Please be sure to get your copy to find out what happens to Salina.

For direct contact with Starr Reina, please email sreina@queenwriter.com

View the actual Press Release here.

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Cruel Whispers, the first in a sequel combining mystery with suspense, drama, romance and murder. A page-turner you won't want to miss! Released June 2005.
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