Endorsements and Reviews:

“The right elements are in place for a strong storyline…. The setting and background for the story are ideal…. The ending is quite appropriate for the type of book this is…. This is a distinctive storyline and makes a good book…. This author has the gift for the story.”                            Editorial Review

 “The main character comes across as an “average Joe” type girl and it is easy to relate to her….The story moves forward well….The point of view is strictly from Debbi’s perspective as this incredible story unfolds around her.  She is presented as a very normal character with whom it is quite easy to identify.  Overall I think the first person perspective is very helpful to the story because it makes me feel like I’m going through all of this with her…..The story sounds fascinating, and at the end of 25 pages, I wanted more.”                                                                  Maryland Writer’s Association Contest Critque

Endorsements

 “Also wanted to congratulate you on the book.  I read it in about 3 days, including being late for class one day and staying up til 3 am to finish it on another.  Thank God for a happy ending!  I was so scared Debbi was going to get caught with all that snooping around she was doing, or that someone she trusted was going to turn on her.  If I didn't know what I know about ritual abuse and cultism, I would swear you went over the top with the tortures she witnessed, but we both know the details in the book are the tip of the proverbial iceberg.  I don't know how anyone could think up and do such horrible things to anyone, let alone children!!”                                                                                                             Maria Hayner

"The shocking and disturbing secrets in Paradise made me want to shout for Debbi Gyl to run for her life.  But, I too couldn't leave without the satisfaction that the secrets were finally out in the open.  A must read for all who love and are bound to protect children both far away and in our own neighborhood.
                                                                                                                                                                                                Patricia Best

I read your latest book on vacation.  You have a gift.  Please keep on writing.  This volume moved me and kept my interest.
                                                                                                                                                                                               Chaplain Rick

A true page turner from beginng to end.  I have to confess, I had to put the book down fearing for Debbi's safety.  Ten minutes later I had to face my own fear for Debbi to see if she is ok.                                                                                                                                      Carmellia Turner

This book is shocking and disturbing -- all the more so because it's really happening, today!                            Deborah Lawson

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