Between the Lies - Softcover

Oburia, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1623429099 ISBN 13: 9781623429096

Publisher: Omnific Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Doctoral student Cari Lopez's academic life is in a rut, but when she comes home to discover a stranger asleep on her doorstep, her personal life becomes immediately more interesting.

British accountant Tristan Saunders is a kindred spirit-with a fantastic accent-and there's a connection kindling, but Cari soon learns he's made an enemy of the Bulgarian mafia. His trip to the US is far from a vacation.

The enemy is hidden, yet ominously present and always watching. And though they've known each other merely a few days, Cari and Tristan are soon on the run for their lives.

Alison Oburia's layered storytelling reveals a tale of international intrigue and complex relationships, which is distilled to its essence in two hearts. Not everything is as it appears, and people are not who they seem to be. Faced with deception at all angles, Cari must sort out what's real. If she's to stay alive-and possibly fall in love, she has to find the truth...between the lies.

About this title

From the Author

I'm excited to share a story that was born out of real (and scary!) encounters with the mafia experienced by a Ukrainian acquaintance and my brother-in-law.

I met Dmitry, to whom the book is dedicated, about ten years ago. When he discovered in his accounting job that money was missing from his company, he was attacked by two men who said just five words to him: Stop looking for the money. The message was that others like him would be severely beaten if the investigation continued. Dmitry's company chose to write off the loss rather than risk its employees' lives.

My brother-in-law, an expert in tracking and identifying international money laundering, had a price on his head by mafia in Asia. He and his team were in danger for weeks as they investigated a whistle-blower's claims that many members of the government -- even the president of a country (who was arrested) -- were intricately involved.

I wove pieces of the two stories and moved the "bad guys" to Bulgaria where the mafia is still very active. I researched the history of the mafia over the past fifty years -- Micha Glenny's McMafia is a wonderfully detailed book! -- and thus, Between the Lies came together.

I hope my story will keep you guessing and provide some unexpected plot twists. Some of my characters you'll love, others you may learn to love by the time you read the last page. Enjoy!

About the Author

Alison Oburia has always had novel plots moving around in her head but has only recently begun to delve into getting those ideas on paper. By day, she works for a major university; by night, her characters take over and the writing begins. Passion Fish, co-authored with Jessica McQuinn, was her first novel. Released Fall 2012 is Between the Lies, a story of international intrigue and suspense loosely based on true events. Alison lives in central Florida with her husband and two sons.

Visit her blog at alisonoburia.com -- and be sure to leave a comment!

About this edition

• Publisher: Omnific Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1623429099
• ISBN 13: 9781623429096
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344