ABOUT THE BOOK


​Sometimes one phone call can change your life.

Successful artist, Lucy Gillespie, has a beautiful life. Surrounded by an adoring husband and loyal friends, she has everything she’s ever envisioned – until a brief phone call from a prestigious law firm begins the unravelling of her childhood narrative.

Enveloped in mystery, Lucy is led to L’Orté Park Assisted Living, where she’s introduced to her grandaunt, Gracie Hogan. In her vintage year of 96, Gracie weaves stories of the past into the present, opening a vault of twisted family secrets.

Lucy’s memories are challenged by Gracie’s stories, and she begins searching for answers on her own. But someone from her past has other ideas in mind . . .

A tale of murder, deception, and greed, L’Orté Point is full of thrills and intrigue.

REVIEWS

"…Lucy soon discovers that following the clues to family mysteries may reveal more than she ever dreamed of or wanted.  Gibbens has crafted a gripping series opener with unpredictable yet believable twists and turns.  Lucy's family's history is reminiscent of a gothic horror story while her own drama resembles a modern thriller.  The author skillfully mixes the dark doings of her unsavory characters with more lighthearted scenes between Lucy and her loved ones.  Almost all of the players feel realistic, with intricate and credible character arcs.  The tale's villain is somewhat one-dimensional, but when the antagonist plays off such engaging heroes as Lucy and Gracie, the dialogue and the characters' reactions make up for it.  

"A complex, riveting thriller about shocking family secrets." — Kirkus Reviews







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