Whirlpool

Stefanie Canfield has had a rough year. While she struggled with the death of her mother, her husband, Hunter, had an affair, flaunting his mistress for all of Julesburg to see. Then came the difficult divorce.Worst of all, when the dwindling plywood mill she and Hunter still own together is destroyed by fire, Stefanie becomes a suspect. But Ryan, the arson investigator from out of town, turns out to be a friend from childhood. Though he tries to be objective in his investigation, their renewed friendship becomes a crucial bond during the dark and terrifying days that follow.Before long, both Ryan and Stefanie are caught up in a maze of intrigue when a Julesburg resident is found murdered. Fighting turbulent emotions and the arson and murder accusations against her, Stefanie wonders if faith is enough to get through the confusion, the fear, and, finally, a frightening confrontation with the killer.McCourtney, Lorena is the author of 'Whirlpool', published 2002 under ISBN 9780800757762 and ISBN 0800757769.