NEW ALBANY, Penn., Nov. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Author Christine Little is an expert in the field of special education. She has also worked with autistic and emotionally disturbed youth for many years. Her lucid observations about human behavior are interwoven in the fictional story of Franci, a single mother, and her eight-year-old autistic son named Jimmy in "Compulsive Behavior" (now available through 1stBooks Library), a suspenseful tale about obsession and addiction.
Franci and Jimmy are facing the toughest battle of their lives -- they must escape the threat to their lives initiated by Pennsylvania's notorious drug lords. This deadly situation stems from an incident when Franci witnesses an unidentified body being disposed. Surrounded by disbelievers, the mother and son tandem have to rely on Lieutenant Gorchowski's help to overcome the dangers perpetrated by the drug dealers, identified as Joe and Stacey. Joe is high on methamphetamines and is dangerous, even his partner fears him. Stacey, on the other hand, is obsessed with men.
This gripping scene illustrates Little's ability to surprise her readers and her in-depth examination of human behavior: "A tall thin man in a leather jacket stood staring at what remained of a broken tree limb he held in his hands. Luckily for the lieutenant, the half-rotten makeshift weapon had disintegrated with the blow. Seeing the trooper roll, the man turned and made an effort to run up the road ... `Hold it right there!' Gorchowski shouted, 'Put your hands on your head.'"
Has Gorchowski finally nailed the culprit? Will he be able to save Franci and Jimmy before they become the next victims?
"Compulsive Behavior" has a well-balanced mix of suspense, intrigue, and action. Little effectively delivers a powerful message on the dangers of drug abuse and calls for compassion towards people suffering from disabilities or disorders. With its believable characters, "Compulsive Behavior" is more than just ordinary fiction, it is an insightful observation about delicate human interactions.
Author Christine Little currently teaches young adults in a county prison. She has witnessed the destruction caused by addiction and other compulsive behaviors. She and her husband share their Pennsylvania home with visiting children and grandchildren, two horses, and one over-sized Rottweiler.
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