Clark's Scribbles

Lisa Maxwell was born into wealth and privilege. She turned her back on those things and went to war. It ended badly. She came home severely wounded in body and spirit. But she remained committed. The enemy of her country was her enemy. Yusef bin Mahadi grew up a poor Arab Muslim in Yemen. He grew up in poverty, religion and violence. He joined al-Qaeda at an early age. His talents and courage carried him to the top of the organization. He was sent to America. There he under took Jihad. He lived and breathed one ambition - bring down the Great Satan. He developed a plan to make bombs from nuclear waste. He would use them to lay waste to the capital of the United States. From the moment that Lisa Maxwell learned of Yusef bin Mahadi's plan, the two were destined to meet in a great battle. Only one would survive.

Attempted murders, intrigue, and scandal are all in a day’s work for Eve, one of DC’s most sought-after escorts. Her admirers include corporate executives, DC cops, and other smitten johns who have seen her dance at the Tahiti men’s club.

None of them know her secret.

When Eve isn’t flirting with danger, she is packing school lunches and checking homework. Eve is really April Walsh, a housewife and writer who has gone deep undercover to investigate DC vice from the inside.

April has always considered herself an ordinary housewife. Her marriage to her husband, Joe, has had its ups and downs, but April loves being a wife and mother. April is also a writer, and she hasn’t been able to find a good story in a very long time.

That all changes when April is given an assignment to go undercover as a prostitute. Her editor tells her that if her story doesn’t feel real, it won’t sell.

Exit April, and enter Eve. She’s a glamorous dancer and escort who won’t back down from a fight. Her wit and charm make her highly desired at the local men’s club, and April enjoys feeling sexy and wanted. She even makes some new friends: a former call girl, a wise cab driver, and a hard-nosed cop.

As April ends up more fully embracing her Eve persona, she finds more and more to like about the new life she is living. Will she be able to find her way out, or is April destined to sacrifice herself and her family for the sake of a story?

April believes in the work she’s doing, but her family isn’t so understanding. As the relationship between April and her husband begins to break under the pressure of her undercover assignment, April must decide what is worth fighting for. Will the good wife or the firebrand emerge victorious?

It had been a gang rape. As bad as that was, it was not the turning point. Her life turned around when Cindy Smith put it behind her and started over. She got her degree and a good job. She married a great guy. Then she discovered that one of the rapists was a coworker.
When Adan Jackson begins harassing her, Cindy tries to protect her secret past by ignoring him. When he escalates, she turns to Private Investigator Nickey Arnold for help.
The PI quickly finds herself caught up in unfinished business from the past. When she confronts Adan, things spin out of control. Troy Mondale, who served time for the rape, is dragged back into the mess. Adan descends into madness. His increasingly violent behavior forces Police Sergeant Jack Edwards to step in and put an end to the nightmare.
Demented is a story of crime, punishment and getting away with it. The insanity of our legal system is exposed. The sanity of our society is brought into question by this unforgettable tale.