DE LEON, Texas, June 4, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- "Revenge can be sweet, but in the wrong hands it can spell murder," author Carla Landreth states. In her compelling new fiction novel, entitled A Politician's Sin (now available through 1stBooks), Landreth offers a whole new meaning for the term, "dirty politician."
A Politician's Sin features the beautiful, but troubled character of Beth Haulsey, daughter of corrupt Texas State Representative, Robert Haulsey. The politician claims his daughter is unstable and bitter, so he places her in psychiatric counseling under Dr. Harlan Sterling. Impressed by his intelligent new patient, Sterling quickly determines Beth is not as sick as her father makes her out to be.
Adamant that Beth does not belong in a mental hospital, Harlan races against time to free the many buried troubles his patient faces, such as recurrent dreams and horrifying, repressed memories. As the doctor delves deeper into the hidden recesses of Beth's psyche, he determines that the only way to break her memories free is to find out why her mother left, discover where her mother is and help his patient deal with the death of her siblings. However, Harlan soon realizes unlocking old memories may put Beth next on the list of victims in this deadly game of murder and corruption.
A compelling novel of mystery and mayhem, A Politician's Sin offers readers a truly electrifying tale.
A born and bred Texan, Landreth currently resides in De Leon, Texas with her family. She is highly involved in charity and is an active member of the Woman's Division Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Landreth spends time renovating the old family farmhouse, collecting antiques and visiting with family and friends. She has also written and published several award-winning short stories and poems. Her first book, A Dark Night in Texas (also available through 1stBooks), was published in 2002.
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