Sometimes you have to lose to win.
Mark Allen Shelldon was a faithful husband, loving father, and active community leader. Many people described Mark, who held a Ph.D. in physics, as one of the most intelligent people they knew.
Unknown to all but a few close friends, Mark’s public image concealed unhappiness and a marriage on the verge of collapse.
Near midlife, Mark took up photography and found himself in the company of attractive young models. What Mark caught with his camera would set into motion events that would turn his world upside down.
In this story, Mark falls in love with Renee, a beautiful Armenian woman. Just as his life is coming together, police detectives confront Mark with alleged criminal conduct. In addition to a messy divorce, Mark faces criminal charges, civil litigation, public humiliation, and losing contact with his only child.
As Mark regains control of his life, he finds out what it means to be in love and learns important lessons in self-respect and in his role as a man.
John Andrew Rankin writes fiction and non-fiction books dealing with issues faced in the twenty-first century. Dr. Rankin holds a Ph.D. in chemical physics and uses his understanding of technology and its applications to explore the clash between technology, law, politics, and social issues.
John lives in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area of Southern California with his beautiful wife Lauren.