Behind the Veil

by Suzetta Perkins

Overflowing with lies, deceit, dangerous — and illegal — weapon sales, and extramarital affairs, Behind the Veil weaves a tale of riveting suspense and never-ending intrigue.

Jefferson Myles, a successful businessman and CEO of his own securities firm, might be in over his head. For one thing, he's embezzling money from his clients to fund Operation Stingray—an organization headed by Robert Santiago that steals ammunition from a military base to sell to a rebel group in Honduras. To make matters worse, Jefferson is cheating on his wife with his married neighbor, Linda Montgomery. And to top it all off, Blake, Linda's husband, knows about affair and knows that Jefferson is involved in some kind of illegal activity.

Gradually, some secrets are revealed that put people's lives at stake. Margo, Jefferson's wife, finally discovers the real reason why her husband has been distant and uncaring. As someone attempts to kill Jefferson, surprising truth begin to surface and Margo must decide what is best for her and her family. Filled with suspense, tension, and deeply engaging human emotions, Behind the Veil will hold readers captive until its exhilarating end.

368 pages, Paperback

First published August 8, 2006

About the author

What happens to those who are left behind in the turbulent breakup of failed love and romance? "

Reviews

[Desiree Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first part to the sequel, In My Rearview Mirror. Behind The Veil starts out with Margo and Jefferson having been married for twenty five years. They have four children and as far as Margo is concerned they have a beautiful life. Unbeknownst to Margo, Jefferson is involved in some shady dealings. stealing money from his clients, cheating with their next door neighbor and also one of Margo's good girlfriend's. There are some crooked cops involved in the mess going on and it all turns very ugly, with a hit being put on Jefferson's life and the dirty copy's life. In the end Margo
decides that she will forgive her friend, she still loves Jefferson and will stand by his side. Things don't actually turn out for the better though, as Margo has some tricks up her sleeve as well. Lots of other things going on in the book also, the one thing Margo could not forgive was the fact that the next door Neighbor had a baby by her husband. Can you say deal breaker? Read: July 2013

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read.

[Marny M. M. Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I read it in an afternoon!

[Desiree · Rating 3 out of 5]

good, but tends to ramble on towards the end.