Katie Maguire Novels

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estimated availability: June 1, 2009

As in the first two books of this series, Katie again unwillingly finds herself embroiled in a dangerous, life or death situation, as good and evil battle once more.  This time it involves high profile political figures, including the President of the United States and her philandering husband, AJ Clayton.  There is also a threat to the country's national security as the christening ceremony for the newest addition to the US Navy's fleet of high tech submarines, the USS Missouri, is about to take place in South Beach.   

Sneak Preview Excerpts:

#1:

"Geez, you need to chill out Katie.  Why are you so hyper lately?"

"I don't know.  I guess it's this thing I have to go to this weekend."

"You mean the submarine dedication?  What are you so worried about?  It's not like you have to give a speech or anything like that.  It's just another special event we have to work."

"I know, but the President and her husband will be there, the Florida governor, our chief and assistant chief, all those military guys . . ."

"Yeah, including all your buddies from the USS Missouri . . ."

"Exactly . . ."

"Oh come on, you don't seem to mind being the center of attention.  Hell, you've got no choice most of the time."

"I don't like being the center of attention, Marty.  And I won't just be at work; they want me up on the stage with the President on Sunday!  Geez, what if I slip, or do some other stupid, klutzy thing?  You, of all people, should know how I am sometimes."

#2:

Why do you want Officer Maguire on this detail, Mr. Clayton?"

"She's calm, smart, resourceful, and obviously can more than handle herself in a physical confrontation.  I want her by my side."

"But you have your two Secret Service agents for protection.  She would simply be a contact person between your people and the local police."

"Then that’s what I want her for.  The added protection will be a nice little extra benny.  Besides, I'd rather have someone with me who doesn't look like a typical cop, like your SWAT lieutenant does, I imagine.  For one thing, it'll be less distracting at some of these social functions I have to attend."

Everyone turned to Katie, waiting for her to say something.  She was also wondering why AJ wanted her for this detail.  Now that she knew he was married . . . to the President of the United States . . . she figured his motivation was more personal than professional.  He had a well-known reputation for flirting with and pursuing young women, to the constant embarrassment of his wife, and had been doing just that with Katie since they met.  It was probably a big mistake to accept this assignment, but . . .

"Sure, I'll do it."

#3:

Sergeant Kilpatrick especially disliked independent, strong-willed women, but in this case, he really hated Katie Maguire.  And he never made any attempt to cover it up.    

#4:

As the three cops ate their meal and chatted about Native American history of the 1800's, Marty quietly made several observations:  First, with each passing moment, he noticed Katie and Joe were getting more and more into each other.  There was a connection, a genuine bond forming between them.  Despite a twinge of jealousy which he struggled to suppress, Marty was happy that Katie seemed to be lowering her emotional guard with Joe. 

The second observation he made was that Grandma Teresina seemed to be intently studying Katie.  He noticed the old woman hadn't taken her eyes off her since they sat down to eat.  The Lakota woman wasn't eating, she refused to participate in the conversation despite her grandson's numerous attempts to draw her in; she wasn't looking at anybody but Katie.