After confronting an intruder in his home, elderly Martin Lovett's
world is dramatically shaken. Previously secret aspects of his life begin coming
to light. His possible involvement in criminal activities of the past now lead
investigators on a trail that threaten to destroy the life he and Cindy have
enjoyed for over fifty years. His friends want to believe in him but even Cindy
is plagued with doubts about the husband she has known and trusted for a lifetime.
Growing up during the war years of the forties, Marty lived through some pretty
gritty times, leaving school at an early age, seeking adventure, finding trouble
instead. In the meantime, Marty is plagued with memories of his past life. The
deception of keeping his criminal activities from his wife is especially painful.
The present day courts finally resolve the issue with Martin Lovett. Will it
relate to your Concept of Justice?
Excerpt
Deciding
it was time to help this little girl get warmed up, Pete unwrapped the blankets.
As he picked up the flashlight and was reaching for the blankets he checked
his watch. God, it was almost six o'clock! He was supposed to be monitoring
the CB in a few minutes. Taking one of the blankets over to her, he instructed
her to wrap up in it and place her hands around the post. As she did he again
took out the roll of duct tape, securing her hands. He left her then, closing
the door and lifting the beam in place to make sure it stayed closed.
Christine
was terrified to be left alone in this small dark place, but relieved that
her tormentor had gone. Maybe he wouldn't come back. The blanket wanted to
slide off her shoulders and with her hands tied around the post she couldn't
do anything about it. Huddling down next to the post she pulled some of the
blanket back in place with her teeth.
God, it was so cold. I just know I'll
die here, she thought. But surely the police would be here to get her out
soon. People can't just haul someone away and lock them up like this and get
away with it, she reasoned. If he does come back I must not make him angry
again or he will surely let me freeze to death.
The dragging minutes seemed
like hours as she lay curled up around the post, shaking uncontrollably.