2/2/10

A Matter of Abuse


Ok so it's been a while since I posted anything to my book blog. SO I thought it would be appropriate to start the new year with a little boost for my Dad's (John F. Helgeson's) new book "A Matter of Abuse". I have read parts of it in manuscript form but as of yet have not read the edited / finished version. So book bloggers and readers hold onto your hats for my thoughts on his book. In the mean time here's a little teaser from the editors concerning the book:

"Removed from her home by the agency responsible for abuse cases, Angela Gunnarsen won't be able to physically hurt her daughter Melissa anymore; the child is safe. But now things are harder for working father, Andrew, who is forced to care for his children alone. He hires a new, deeply religious babysitter who soon discovers that one of the agency's social workers has her own evil agenda for Melissa; she pushes Melissa and the other the children to tell their father what's going on. Brought in front of a district judge, the agency must respond to the allegations and deal with legal action now brought by Andrew, on behalf of his children. But when events do not work out for the best, it is Melissa who takes action to end the evil reign once and for all. Riveting and moving, A Matter of Abuse is told from the point of view of each of a number of characters, all of whom reveal a new element to the story's evolving plotline."

If you are interested and want to read this book you can get it on Amazon or from his Publisher's website. I know that he is in the process of developing his website so as soon as that's up I'll put some more information on that up for you dear readers.

1 comment:

Amanda said...

That is so cool! Tell your dad congratulations! I told Robb about it and he's interested in reading it too.

Oh, BTW...the publisher website link on your post is a little funny. It has too many http: things. Just letting you know :)