Shades Of Red

"From "New York Times" bestselling author Doris Mortman comes a novel about the rivalry between sisters, the ruthless determination of their mother, and the seething hatred of an enemy set on destroying them." THREE WOMEN... Vera Hart has it all: a cosmetics empire, international recognition, a devoted daughter, and a legion of fans. But her world suddenly comes crashing down. First, someone is sabotaging her company. Next, her enemies are moving in. And then someone begins to kill using the most insidious means possible--cosmetics that bear Vera's name. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO GAIN... Martie Phelps is estranged from Vera, her mother. A military doctor in the first Gulf war, Martie has scars and demons she holds close. As a single mother, all she wants is a quiet life with her daughter. Now, the glamorous, complicated Vera Hart is making overtures to her: Vera wants Martie back in her life. ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO LOSE... Greta Hart wants her sister, Martie, to stay gone. Greta has always been the dutiful daughter who Vera has taken for granted. This current crisis is helping Vera pull Martie closer. And Greta doesn't like it. ALL STAND IN THE PATH OF A KILLER... All three women are searching for answers. Who wants to bring down Vera Hart? How intense can a rivalry between estranged sisters get? And when will the killerstrike next? "Mortman has fashioned a great bit of escape literature, a decadent diversion rich in suspense, family peccadilloes, and multifaceted characters." --"Booklist"""Mortman, Doris is the author of 'Shades Of Red ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780312936976 and ISBN 0312936974.