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The Chapel on the Rock-Perfect Setting – FACT or FICTION?

The Chapel on the Rock, formally known as St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel, is the perfect setting for an intimate wedding. Situated in the Colorado Rockies, its beauty is revealed in its simplicity.

The Chapel on the Rock, set in the Colorado Rockies

Pope John Paul II was one of a number of dignitaries who visited this chapel and it still attracts visitors both near and far. The Chapel on the Rock is the only real place in my novel, After the Verdict…And yes, it is the setting for a wedding.

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This chapel, built on a rock is reflective of scripture — “[O]n this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18). And Hell did try to overcome it — twice.

Attempted destruction

The first time was with a fire in 2011 which destroyed the 60,000 square foot St. Malo retreat center. With the exception of an old stone fireplace, there was nothing much left of the lodge and guest wing. The chapel was untouched despite the fact it sits on the same 160-acre property.

The second time was with the devastating Colorado flood of 2013. A five-mile landslide started on top of neighboring Mount Meeker causing tons of debris made up of soil, rock, and trees to surge onto this same church property. In some places, the debris was 15 feet deep.

Although this landslide destroyed the beautiful, serene Cabin Creek Trail walked on by the Pontiff during his 1993 visit for World Youth Day, the wave of debris ended at the base of the chapel. Miraculously, the Chapel on the Rock was unharmed.

Prior to the “100 Year Flood” of 2013, plans were in place to rebuild Camp St. Malo. Unfortunately, with estimated costs of $4.4 million to rebuild and a determination that the future sediment and water flow was uncertain, rebuilding St. Malo on that site is indefinitely on hold. However, the untouched Chapel on the Rock is still open to the public.

Built in the 1930’s, Boulder County designated the Chapel on the Rock as an historical landmark. Weddings and masses are still held at this beautiful chapel. For anyone interested in reserving this chapel for a wedding, contact Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park, Colorado. It is available as the perfect setting. This chapel is not to be missed, if not in person, than in After the Verdict.

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Gutsy Colorado lawyer Briana Bertelli has just successfully prosecuted a serial killer…or has she? Betrayed in previous relationships, she’s vowed to remain single and dependent on no one but herself. All goes according to plan until her best friend’s wedding rehearsal.

The last thing he expects is to be brought face-to-face with death and the most intriguing woman he has ever met … Briana.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

You do not need to read the first book in the series, Search Beyond Lies, in order to enjoy the second.

Search Beyond Lies is a work of fiction, inspired by true events.

On July 5, 2018, Brian Perri was reported missing on Mount Meeker, one of the most dangerous mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park. A selfie revealed his last known location was the summit. Search Beyond is a work of fiction, whose inspiration lies in a rare type of friendship J.C. Fischer and Kimo McEwen had with Brian where they put their lives on hold and jeopardized their safety and well-being to search for him.

The search was covered by the media far and wide. J.C.’s pleas for volunteers brought in many from along the entire Front Range. Why did so many come forward? It was J.C. and Kimo’s care, concern, persistence, loyalty, and dedication to finding Brian that exemplified true friendship—and that is a contagious type of friendship experienced by very few.

AFTER THE VERDICT: THE HOTEL FACT OR FICTION – Part 1

Although the Preston Hotel, is a fictitious hotel, its inspiration lies in the historic Stanley Hotel. The mysterious Stanley Hotel touts itself as a hotel “7500 feet above ordinary.” Listed on the Historic Registry and featured as one of the most haunted hotels in America, I definitely agree. My husband and I had the pleasure of staying there on several occasions

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The Stanley Hotel attracts a variety of guests from all over the world, offers unusual tours, and its décor takes you back in time. There are:

guests including frequent visitors from various “ghost buster” groups,
ghost tours,
museum pieces, and
the fact that it inspired the setting for movies, a television series, and Stephen King’s book The Shining, as well as my own – After the Verdict — It’s a fun place to visit.

Stanley Hotel - Historic - Pool Table — The Stanley Hotel — Pool Table

They even offer a Ghost Adventure Package. What would F.O. Stanley think? I wonder…

F.O. Stanley

F.O. Stanley, famous for his Steamer among other things, moved west because of his health. He suffered from symptoms of consumption and found reprieve after he arrived in Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Excited about his health benefits, he wanted to build a hotel replete with all the eastern amenities he found the area lacking in.

He bought 160 acres from Lord Dunraven (more on him later) and initially built the main building of the Stanley Hotel. When it opened in 1909, it was the first hotel in the area to offer posh amenities like electricity, telephones, bathrooms en suite, and automobiles. It attracted visitors from all over, especially those who searched for a similar reprieve for their health.

Stanley, in some form or another, helped develop the town. By 1917, the municipality was official with civic organizations, a power plant, and water works. Together with his wife Flora, he worked to create the Rocky Mountain National Park, probably his most lasting legacy. His efforts went a long way toward his friendship with Kyle Mills, a renowned naturalist.

By the 1970’s, this grand hotel was no longer grand. Faded by the wear and tear of time, it earned the reputation of being haunted. But for Stephen King’s stay which inspired his best-selling novel, The Shining, the hotel might have ceased to exist. In the next post on the Stanley Hotel, we’ll explore one of the most popular rooms in the hotel — the one frequented by many prominent guests and the ghost of Mrs. Wilson.

What historic hotels have you visited?

Book Two in my Search & Recovery International Series, After the Verdict, is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVOv

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life.

Now the Chief Operating Officer of a global special ops organization, he’s looking forward to a relaxing weekend at a friend’s wedding. The last thing he expects is to be brought face-to-face with death and the most intriguing woman he has ever met … Briana. With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict? Book Two in my Search & Recovery International Series, After the Verdict, is available at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVO

You do not need to read the first book in the series, Search Beyond Lies, in order to enjoy the second. You can find the first in the series, Search Beyond Lies at : https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO

Search Beyond Lies is a work of fiction, inspired by true events.

The search was covered by news media far and wide. J.C.’s pleas for volunteers brought in many from along the entire Front Range. Why did so many come forward? It was J.C. and Kimo’s care, concern, persistence, loyalty, and dedication to finding Brian that exemplified true friendship—and that is a contagious type of friendship experienced by very few.

AFTER THE VERDICT – FACT OR FICTION INTRODUCTION

After the Verdict has been released! It is Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series. If you haven’t read the first in the series, Search Beyond Lies, there’s no better time than the present, especially since it is available for .99 on Kindle Countdown until January 22 and is free if you have Kindle Unlimited.

This article is the first of the Fact or Fiction articles for After the Verdict and will give you a general overview. In future articles I will delve into some of the more fascinating, eye-popping stories and secrets.

the location

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Although Eustis Park and the Preston Hotel, are fictitious places, the Preston Hotel is inspired by the historic Stanley Hotel, registered as the second most haunted hotel in the country, and is located in Estes Park, Colorado.

I have stayed in the hotel many times, including in the infamous Room 217, but I have not seen any ghosts… yet.

The CharacterS

The modern characters in this story are fictitious. However, some of the historical characters lived and are a part of Estes Park’s history and folklore. I’ll share the fascinating stories behind some of these characters, so stay tuned.

Gloria’s poster dog is real. He was my family dog adopted from Poodle Rescue and has his own unique story. Although the Horse Whisperer is an entirely fictitious character, the Ute Indians were a tribe native to the area. Their medicine men participated in vision quests. Stay tuned for even more interesting stories!

I love stories. Growing up, I can’t even begin to tell you how often I got into trouble for being engrossed in stories…when I should have been doing chores. Oops… fortunately, I have been forgiven.

My next article will take a look at the Stanley Hotel, which touts itself as a hotel “7500 feet above ordinary.” It is, in more ways than one.

Book Two in my Search & Recovery International Series, After the Verdict, is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVOv

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict? Book Two in my Search & Recovery International Series, After the Verdict, is available for preorder at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVOv

You do not need to read the first book in the series, Search Beyond Lies, in order to enjoy the second. You can find the first in the series, Search Beyond Lies at : https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO

Search Beyond Lies is a work of fiction, inspired by true events.

TRANSITIONING INTO 2024 WITH A BANG

The best way to transition into the new year is with a positive bang! This year, I transitioned into 2024 with a triple bang: (1) my niece’s engagement party on New Year’s Eve where our entire family came together in celebration, (2) my father’s special birthday – 91, and (3) the January 11 release of After the Verdict, Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series. Wow! What a start!

The Engagement Party

My niece is marrying a very special man who we all adore. The celebration was amazing and we created beautiful memories. We are all looking forward to the wedding later this year!

My Dad’s 91^st Birthday

My dad, an incredible man, a “beautiful and kind soul,” the best father and grandfather (our Popsy), an amazing doctor, phenomenal role model, and blessing to anyone whose lives he touches, turned 91.

At a young age he decided to be a physician because he cared about people and wanted to help them. And that is exactly what he’s done. He’s that rare breed of doctor who made house calls, stayed later, or arrived earlier because someone was sick or injured and needed to be seen now, not in a week or two when an appointment opened up.

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My dad started practicing at a time when the General Practitioner was the family doctor who did everything. He delivered more than 500 babies, set broken bones, and assisted in surgeries because his patients refused to have one without him present. He made diagnoses the specialists couldn’t figure out and all without Google. As he came out of the anesthesia a number of years ago, some of the first words out of his mouth said it all, “I love my patients.”

My daughter, Victoria, is a physician today because he was her role model. My son, J.C. is a radiation health physicist because he was his role model.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

After the Verdict

After the Verdict, Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series will be released in 2 days. I am so excited! It is available for preorder at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVOv

As with Search Beyond Lies, there will be a Fact or Fiction Series associated with it. Although Search Beyond Lies was inspired by a real-life tragedy, After the Verdict was inspired by a real place – the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, real people, and historical events. Stay tuned…

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

The Series

Search & Recovery International is a series with high stakes and heart-pounding action with a spark of romance.

Haunted by the mysterious death of his father who was killed while on a military assignment, Kale McLaren will stop at nothing to uncover the truth about what happened to his dad. Everything he’s done, from his service as a member of Special Forces, to the creation of Search & Recovery International, an independent search and rescue firm, has had that goal.

Determined to ensure that others find the closure that so far has eluded him, Kale recruited former Special Forces team members to establish a unique company with an unbeatable track record. With members who are experts in their field, Search & Recovery International’s services are requested world-wide. To date, they haven’t lost a soul. Will this track record continue? And will Kale uncover the secret behind the death of his father?

Book Two in my Search & Recovery International Series, After the Verdict, is available for preorder at: https://amzn.to/4a7UVOv

You do not need to read the first book in the series, Search Beyond Lies, in order to enjoy the second. you can find the first in the series, Search Beyond Lies at : https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO

Search Beyond Lies is a work of fiction, inspired by true events.

Handling Life’s Transitions as We Move into the New Year

You know how it goes. You’re cruising along in life, and suddenly the road takes a sharp turn. Perhaps the road signs warned you. Perhaps it came by surprise. In either case, life will never be the same. Consider the roads you have traveled. No doubt you’re facing circumstances today that you hadn’t expected to face 5 years ago, 5 months ago, or even 5 days ago, but here you are. Perhaps you or your loved one has health problems, or you have become a new parent, and you not only have a new little cherub to care for, but your body has changed! It will never be the same, or so you think. Perhaps you have lost a loved one, lost your job or spouse, or are facing other transitions in your life.

There are so many life transitions and issues that we must cope with, that if l were to touch on all of them, they would fill multiple books. Instead, Handling Life’s Transitions as We Move Into the New Year is the first in a series that will provide an opportunity for you to reflect on 2023, the transitions you are facing, and hopefully provide general guidelines on getting through them as we move into the new year and beyond. You’ll notice a common theme – controlling the controllable.

The Snowball Effect

If you’re a writer, whether published or not, joining other writers in a writers’ group is highly encouraged. An article written by Amanda Cabot, Thyme with Other Writers is an enlightening article that addresses the importance of being a part of a writers’ group.

Writers' group, writing retreat — Writing Retreat with some members of our writers’ group.

I had been a part of a phenomenal group of writers for 14 years when difficult life transitions hit a number of its members and the group dissolved. This particular group was special and was a source of inspiration and motivation for me. These life transitions snowballed into mine.

controlling the controllable

To get through these transitions and my own, I looked at what I can control – my time, efforts, attitude, and maintaining important relationships–and focused on controlling the controllable.

Although we no longer meet as a group, I have maintained special relationships with a few. These special relationships were the impetus for the motivation, support, and invaluable assistance I received in getting After the Verdict, Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series, ready for preorder with a January 11, 2024 release date. Thank you, Amanda Cabot, Leslie Sartor, and Jane Choate, for your support, prayers, and the sharing of your invaluable expertise and skill.

What transitions have you gone through in 2023? What can you control?

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

You do not need to read the first book in the series, Search Beyond Lies, in order to enjoy the second.

Search Beyond Lies is a work of fiction, inspired by true events.

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

of the search for a missing scientist, a top-secret project, and a ticking clock. Desperate to find his friend and mentor, James Frankel knows that only former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommer can help him. But how can he trust a woman who’s keeping secrets?

As a former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommers garnered the reputation of having the highest search and rescue success rate, but she’s plagued by the one she left behind. Now she’s on the verge of an exciting new beginning as a part of Search & Recovery International where her secrets are safe. There’s only one problem: the new assignment will take her back to Colorado and the loss that still haunts her.

The clock is ticking down. With their lives–and their hearts–at risk, Charlie and James join forces in an attempt to save the scientist and the world from catastrophe while finding the truth beyond lies in this action-packed thriller. It is available at https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO.

When Life Happens – Expect Surprises! After the Verdict is Available for Pre-order!

When life happens, expect communication delays among others. Such was my life, which accounts for my blog hiatus.

I’m excited to announce the marriage of my son, J.C., to a beautiful, amazing woman – Priscilla. Their marriage took place in Hawaii – the setting for Book 4 in the Search & Recovery International Series.

My next exciting announcement is the availability of After the Verdict, Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series, for pre-order. The release date is January 11, 2024.

To give you a glimpse of what you can expect, check out the cover and back cover copy:

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life. Now the Chief Operating Officer of a global special ops organization, he’s looking forward to a relaxing weekend at a friend’s wedding. The last thing he expects is to be brought face-to-face with death and the most intriguing woman he has ever met … Briana.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

Why wait to release it in 2024? According to the experts, if a book isn’t ready for release by the 15^th of November, you shouldn’t release it until the next year. The series I’ve started will go into more detail on the why’s, so stay tuned.

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

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A Writer’s Inspiration When Life Drops Lemons in Your Lap

This was not the article I intended to write, but on my recent birthday, life dropped lemons in my lap. However, I intend to create delicious character driven lemonade with these lemons.

In an earlier Fact or Fiction article, Search Beyond Lies – Fact or Fiction, I wrote about the creative process and the inspiration that real people, places, and events provide writers for their stories. In this article you’ll get a sneak peak into my birthday lemons which will provide the inspiration behind some incredible characters.

Birthday Plans

I have an August birthday – not exactly a time when you choose to be in Florida, especially when Florida has been experiencing extraordinarily high heat and humidity. However, my parents are elderly, and I thought I’d spend it with them. Between my writing and my legal practice, I predominantly work remotely so I could work from Florida as easily as Colorado.

We had plans for dinner at a special restaurant when my 90-year-old dad fell and hit his head on the wood floor. I’m a lawyer and not a doctor for a very good reason – I don’t do well with blood. There was blood everywhere.

I knew head wounds bled profusely, even if not a serious wound, but I would not let my dad get up off the floor. My parents have Life Alert and my mother hit the button. I brought washcloths and a pillow and told my dad to wait.

Within 5 minutes, we had 6 members of Fire Rescue entering my parents’ home. I was very impressed with Life Alert and how quickly we had help. Frankly, until that moment, I didn’t realize how valuable Life Alert was. It wasn’t over with that initial call. Life Alert had reached out to everyone on the emergency contact list and followed up to assure everything was fine.

Needless to say, birthday plans changed drastically.

The Heroes

These 6 gentlemen assessed my dad and helped him up. Yes, my dad repeatedly told me he could get up and would be fine, but I wanted to make sure. These first responders agreed with him.

He was fully bandaged and refused to go to the ER – my dad said it wasn’t necessary and as a physician, he said he’d know if it was. They agreed that he didn’t need to go to the ER and we signed off.

While 5 Fire Rescue members were taking care of my dad, another was obtaining medical information from my mother. This guy had a wonderful bedside manner and was patient and kind to my mother who was trying to find the information he needed. He also belonged on the cover of GQ, he was that drop dead gorgeous with a physique to match. My only regret is that I did not take his picture. Rest assured, this gentleman will inspire a future character.

Thankfully, I did take a picture of the group surrounding my dad and bandaging him up which I included in this post.

I thank all First Responders and Life Alert! Please share any experiences you have had with first responders or Life Alert. They are amazing!

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

COVER REVEAL – After the Verdict

I am excited to reveal the cover for Book 2 in the Search & Recovery International Series – After the Verdict! We are well on our way to ensure a release date in 2023! If you’re interested in knowing what this book is about, keep reading…

After the Verdict – Sneak Preview

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm – what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

Have I intrigued you? I certainly hope so!

The Artist Behind the Cover

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In my last article, I introduced the amazing artist, L.A. Sartor – a true Renaissance woman. She is not only a creative genius when it comes to creating covers, but her books are true page turners. Check out her books with more amazing covers and stories at: L.A. Sartor.

Fact or Fiction

I’ve blended fact and fiction to create this book, just as I did with the first of the SRI series, Search Beyond Lies. If you haven’t read it, now might be the right time, while you’re waiting for this book to be released.

Stay tuned!

Let me know what you think of this cover!

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

Search & Recovery International – What’s Next?

Today’s article will give you a sneak peek into what is next. The last article, Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – The Scientist, is the last fact or fiction article for Search Beyond Lies unless I receive specific questions or requests. If you have one, feel free to ask!

Book 2 in the Series

After the Verdict is the second book in the Search & Recovery International Series. I am excited to announce that it will be ready for release later this year. I recently received the final edits, and I’m happy to say it’s definitely in the home stretch.

The Characters

The hero in After the Verdict is Kale McLaren, the Chief Operating Officer for SRI. You will see a few of the characters you met in Search Beyond Lies and meet a few more you will love, and of course those you will love to hate.

You will meet Briana Bertelli, a gutsy Colorado attorney who successfully prosecuted a serial killer – or did she?

The Cover

The cover is still in process, but I am excited by its development. The artist, L.A. Sartor, created the cover for Search Beyond Lies and has assured me that she will create the covers for the entire series. She is an author in her own right and a true Renaissance woman. Her books are page-turners you won’t be able to put down. You can visit her at: www.Lesliesartor.com

Expect a cover reveal in the near future! I can hardly wait!

The Setting

The story is set in a mountain town at the mouth of Rocky Mountain National Park. I don’t want to reveal too much at this point, but I’ll share the back cover copy once the cover is revealed.

Fact or Fiction?

After the Verdict is a work of fiction, but as in most fiction, there is inspiration found in reality. After its release, you will be able to uncover what is fact and what is fiction through my Fact or Fiction blog series.

Stay tuned!

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – The Scientist

Independence Day is the perfect day for this Fact or Fiction article in honor of Brian Perri, a veteran who was dedicated to protecting our country’s freedoms. We are in the midst of the 5-year anniversary of that fateful day when Brian went missing. This special Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction article will explore what is fact and what is fiction behind the character Brett Powers, who was inspired by Brian.

The Five-Year Anniversary

In Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – Missing , we saw that the last selfie taken by Brian Perri was June 30 on Mt. Meeker’s summit, but no one knew he was missing until he failed to show up for J.C.’s graduate school defense on July 5. Hence, we are in the midst of the anniversary period. The specific facts surrounding his failure to show up are found in this article. However, we will delve deeper into the character.

The Scientist’s Backstory

The backstory surrounding Brett Powers for the most part belongs to Brian, from his background working at a nuclear power plant back east, to his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Radiation Health Physics and being one of the rare scientists who has earned both Health Physics certifications. He was a nuclear “genius.” As a novelist, I do confess to taking liberties since this story, although inspired by real-life, is classified as fiction.

A Deeper Dive

Brian went through SERE training with Kimo as noted in the last Fact or Fiction article, Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – SRI’s Chief Operating Officer. As described within the novel, Brian passed SERE at the top of his class and did in fact stay out the maximum number of days before they had to bring him back in.

As noted in the last article, he was a member of Special Operations as a paratrooper rather than Special Forces. Like the character Brett, he was fluent in Arabic and proficient in Russian.

The graduate school ties between J.C. and Brian are fact. Since Brian’s family was back east, he joined our family for most if not all of the holidays during his graduate school tenure. This gave me the opportunity to get to know this amazing man.

The End

The search ended when a body was found on Mt. Meeker. This was fact. The description of the body and how it was handled as noted in the book, are facts. But is the happy ending fact or fiction? What transpired after the funeral in Search Beyond Lies, is fiction, however the glasses … Check out the story behind the glasses in Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – The Clues: Part 2.

Brian & J.C. hiking wearing the infamous sunglasses.

When you look at the fact that Brian was a former member of Special Operations, a nuclear genius fluent in Arabic and proficient in Russian, and then add the glasses… Rather than a tragic ending, could there actually be a happy ending? Let me know what you think.

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

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