Stolen Lives

Book excerpt: Until the accident, Arran Adkins Cardosa’s contented existence was grounded firmly in reality. She had finally settled into an enviable family life surrounded by good friends and moderate prosperity. The troubles of her past were nearly forgotten, and her lovely daughter was a joy in their lives. Ube proved to be a wonderful husband and substitute father. Good fortune waved a benevolent hand as Ube’s band hovered on the cusp of success. It was a life that seemed almost too good to be true. Then it happened. A nearly fatal accident becoming a landmark event and turning point in their lives. First the nightmares; at least that’s what she told herself they were, just nightmares. Then, odd things started to happen that defied logical explanation. Could they be a cruel deception or the beginning of madness? Stolen Lives is an exploration of that mysterious thing we so casually refer to as destiny. Although the path may seem familiar, you only think you’ve been there before…