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Running Into the Black
* for mature audiences, contains explicit language, violence and sex Sometimes lost causes are the only ones left worth fighting for... James Hawes was running as fast as he could down a hot Texas street having just been a part of a bank robbery that went pathetically wrong. Finally cornered in a diner, drenched in sweat, unable to catch his breath, heart pounding he closed his eyes and exited again. He didn't even feel the bullets hit him before descending into the black.In NYC, Ben MacKenzie pleads with attorney Rachel Breeze to take his best friend's case. She agrees to move temporarily to Texas bringing her two dwarf bunnies along.Rachel soon finds many things in the case that don't make sense. Why did James run out of the front of the bank? Why did he take off his mask? Why won't he talk to her? Is it true that he can't remember or is he lying? His behavior is also erratic wavering between outbursts of anger to panic attacks.As she delves deeper, Rachel is led to a world she never wanted to visit. The darkness of that world and the strong undeniable connection she develops with James stirs memories and feelings she has been denying for years.Can Rachel overcome all odds and win with a defense that has never been tried before? Can she break through the veil of despair that encompasses her client and threatens his life?Follow the unexpected twists and turns of the trial unfold and simultaneously learn James' story and the events that led up to that terrible day.*Contains explicit language and sexual content
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2013
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M.Y. Zeman
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M. Y. Zeman has a Master's Degree from Stonybrook University and a BA in Mathematics. She followed in her mother's footsteps and became a teacher of computers and math. She has worked as a professional web/graphic designer, creating many sites, including Tony Award winning actor Michael Cerveris' official site.
She has been writing since she was old enough to read and has written short stories, articles and poetry. Her first book, Running into the Black is a NA courtroom drama about PTSD.
A lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, she is happy to be writing the new series Chronicles of a Wererabbit. It takes place in an alternate version of our world with vampires, Wererabbits, werewolves and many other amazing creatures. The series will span seven books chronicling a girl's journey of self discovery and learning to find the hero in herself.
Miss Zeman currently lives in New York with her wonderful dog and three adorable dwarf bunnies. She is working on the fourth book, Snow Road.
Visit myzeman.com to sign up for the newsletter: The Wererabbit Chronicles
M. Y. Zeman has a Master's Degree from Stonybrook University and a BA in Mathematics. She followed in her mother's footsteps and became a teacher of computers and math. She has worked as a professional web/graphic designer, creating many sites, including Tony Award winning actor Michael Cerveris' official site.
She has been writing since she was old enough to read and has written short stories, articles and poetry. Her first book, Running into the Black is a NA courtroom drama about PTSD.
A lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, she is happy to be writing the new series Chronicles of a Wererabbit. It takes place in an alternate version of our world with vampires, Wererabbits, werewolves and many other amazing creatures. The series will span seven books chronicling a girl's journey of self discovery and learning to find the hero in herself.
Miss Zeman currently lives in New York with her wonderful dog and three adorable dwarf bunnies. She is working on the fourth book, Snow Road.
Visit myzeman.com to sign up for the newsletter: The Wererabbit Chronicles
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February 13, 2016351p James is trying to understand how he ended up here: in a prison hospital facing the the death penalty. He never had anyone he could count on before, anyone who was completely on his side ...until he met Rachel.
Known as a pitbull in the courtroom and coming home to her two bunnies at night, attorney Rachel Breeze thought she knew all about prison life, bad people go to jail, their families visit, when their time is up, they are set free. But are they really ever again free? After spending time with James she seriously begins to doubt it.
Taking his case leads her to a world she never wanted to visit. The darkness of that world and the strong undeniable connection she has with James stirs up memories and feelings in herself that she has been denying for years.
Can Rachel neutralize the vicious publicly accepted treatment of a brutal system? Can she break through the veil of despair that encompasses her client and threatens his life?
Follow Rachel as she transforms from a skeptic to a believer, learns to embrace the victim within and remember that sometimes lost causes are the only ones left worth fighting for.
Known as a pitbull in the courtroom and coming home to her two bunnies at night, attorney Rachel Breeze thought she knew all about prison life, bad people go to jail, their families visit, when their time is up, they are set free. But are they really ever again free? After spending time with James she seriously begins to doubt it.
Taking his case leads her to a world she never wanted to visit. The darkness of that world and the strong undeniable connection she has with James stirs up memories and feelings in herself that she has been denying for years.
Can Rachel neutralize the vicious publicly accepted treatment of a brutal system? Can she break through the veil of despair that encompasses her client and threatens his life?
Follow Rachel as she transforms from a skeptic to a believer, learns to embrace the victim within and remember that sometimes lost causes are the only ones left worth fighting for.
September 17, 2016
First a warning: This is a story about prison related, complex PTSD; the trauma involving years of rape and beatings. While the subject is handled with dignity and compassion there are parts that can definitely be triggering, and even a couple of "as-it-happens" scenes.
That said, this book is absolutely excellent. There are a few typos and the wording is a little formal, but really it's so well written that you don't notice it after awhile. The characters are very relatable, maybe too much, and you come to care very much about them. The way the author handles the subject is well done also.
Even if you've had issues with prison and/or rape related trauma I would still recommend this book (though only you can decide what you're able to face). I'm having trouble coming up with the words to explain why, but this story really shows that you're not alone. Most of it is told from the lawyer's point of view, but there are flash-back scenes and passages in the client's POV. If you don't know what it's like then read, and understand.
This is a profoundly touching story.
That said, this book is absolutely excellent. There are a few typos and the wording is a little formal, but really it's so well written that you don't notice it after awhile. The characters are very relatable, maybe too much, and you come to care very much about them. The way the author handles the subject is well done also.
Even if you've had issues with prison and/or rape related trauma I would still recommend this book (though only you can decide what you're able to face). I'm having trouble coming up with the words to explain why, but this story really shows that you're not alone. Most of it is told from the lawyer's point of view, but there are flash-back scenes and passages in the client's POV. If you don't know what it's like then read, and understand.
This is a profoundly touching story.
May 5, 2016
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Thank you for a book of hope and a way to turn to the light.
I have met men like JAMES , who have experienced these issues. With people who care and give them HOPE some are finally getting therapy to aid in recovery from these traumatic experiences.
Thank you for a book of hope and a way to turn to the light.
I have met men like JAMES , who have experienced these issues. With people who care and give them HOPE some are finally getting therapy to aid in recovery from these traumatic experiences.
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