Life Studies

by Nancy Gotter Gates

The loss of her husband, Peter, at fifty-five leaves Liz Raynor adrift in her now empty life. Inspired by an artists' center nearby, Liz rents a studio to pursue a lifelong interest in painting. She enrolls in a life studies class and is attracted to the charismatic teacher, Jay Kadlacek. But their romance is threatened when Jay's son gets in trouble with the law, and a strange young woman comes to Liz's door asking for Peter -- and breaks down when she learns of his death.

386 pages, Hardcover

First published August 17, 2011

About the author

Nancy Gotter Gates grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she began writing poetry almost as soon as she learned to read and write, publishing her first poem at age eight. Marriage, motherhood and positions as public relations director for a school district, Girl Scout council and regional library precluded writing anything but news releases and newsletters for many years.

Series:
* Tommi Poag Mystery
* Emma Daniels Mystery