Drugged

by Patricia Hartman

Heather Blanchard came to her sister’s house to recover from a broken engagement. But her sister betrays her, leaving her reeling in pain. Fourteen tequila shots later, Heather flees down a dark road, only to be met by a white deer who sends her plunging toward death in a river.

A dog awakens her by the river, leading her to a road where she catches a ride with a man she shouldn’t trust. But what choice does she have? He takes her to a house where she discovers a deeply-hidden family secret, accidentally becoming the target of both the FBI and a Detroit drug gang.

While pursuing answers about her family’s past, the FBI and a gang close in on her setting her on a perilous course that leads her to the brink of death. Will she survive?

398 pages, Paperback

Published April 10, 2023

About the author

AS A FORENSIC CPA, PATRICIA HARTMAN experiences suspense, drama and intrigue in her everyday professional life. She has been uncovering lies, deceptions and criminal activity as part of her regular practice for over 25 years. Patricia weaves her life experiences into captivating plots that expose the evil that trap otherwise innocent people in very dark places.

Patricia's first novel, "Poisoned," won third place in the Selah awards. She has extensively traveled to and researched Wild West Virginia, interviewing law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, veterinarians and common folk to gain insight into making this an amazing fiction series.

Patricia lives in Florida with her husband, one happily married son and daughter-in-law, and one perfect grandson.