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Witch Heart: Leadership Always Requires Sacrifice
Meanness only makes her stronger!
What does a witch, a night stalker and a recurring nightmare all have in common? After a deadly accident in Airborne School, Jan Wishart returns to West Point under a cloud of suspicion. Branded a "witch" by some at the military academy, she becomes the recipient of creepy markings and objects. Jan also loses the precious commodity of sleep due to a masked nighttime intruder. Or is that just another one of her nightmares? Furthermore, she's trying to save a freshman woman from the influences of her classmate, a bad seed. But he's not the only threat. There's another, more deadly foe who's trying to take her out. Jan Wishart's third year at West Point may literally be her last. What doesn't kill you...can still cause a lot of damage.
5-star Reader's Favorite Review, March 2017 GOLD AWARD WINNER-Literary Titan!
The Gray Girl Series depicts authentic experiences of the early years when the United States Military Academy first admitted women cadets. Jan Wishart is both heroine and troublemaker. She and her friends sometimes create their own dilemmas but mostly solve the larger issues they face while at West Point in the early 1980's. Gray Girl: Honor Isn't Always Black and White is the first book in the Gray Girl Series. Area Bird: Duty Doesn't Always Follow the Rule is book 2. Book 3 is Witch Heart: Leadership Always Requires Sacrifice. Book 4 will be out in 2019. All books can be read alone, but best read in order.
For more information, go to GrayGirlSeries.com or SusanISpieth.com
What does a witch, a night stalker and a recurring nightmare all have in common? After a deadly accident in Airborne School, Jan Wishart returns to West Point under a cloud of suspicion. Branded a "witch" by some at the military academy, she becomes the recipient of creepy markings and objects. Jan also loses the precious commodity of sleep due to a masked nighttime intruder. Or is that just another one of her nightmares? Furthermore, she's trying to save a freshman woman from the influences of her classmate, a bad seed. But he's not the only threat. There's another, more deadly foe who's trying to take her out. Jan Wishart's third year at West Point may literally be her last. What doesn't kill you...can still cause a lot of damage.
5-star Reader's Favorite Review, March 2017 GOLD AWARD WINNER-Literary Titan!
The Gray Girl Series depicts authentic experiences of the early years when the United States Military Academy first admitted women cadets. Jan Wishart is both heroine and troublemaker. She and her friends sometimes create their own dilemmas but mostly solve the larger issues they face while at West Point in the early 1980's. Gray Girl: Honor Isn't Always Black and White is the first book in the Gray Girl Series. Area Bird: Duty Doesn't Always Follow the Rule is book 2. Book 3 is Witch Heart: Leadership Always Requires Sacrifice. Book 4 will be out in 2019. All books can be read alone, but best read in order.
For more information, go to GrayGirlSeries.com or SusanISpieth.com
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2016
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About the author
Susan I. Spieth
7 books29 followersSusan I. Spieth graduated from West Point in 1985 and served five years in the Army as a Missile Maintenance Officer. After completing her military service, she attended Seminary where she earned a Master of Divinity degree. She is an ordained clergywoman in the United Methodist Church, having served five churches as Pastor/Associate Pastor for seventeen years. Susan and her husband have two children and live in NJ.
The Gray Girl Series depicts authentic experiences of the early years when the United States Military Academy first admitted women cadets. Jan Wishart is both heroine and troublemaker. She and her friends sometimes create their own dilemmas but mostly solve the larger issues they face while at West Point in the early 1980's. Gray Girl: Honor Isn't Always Black and White is the first book in the Gray Girl Series. Area Bird: Duty Doesn't Always Follow the Rule is book 2. Book 3 is Witch Heart: Leadership Always Requires Sacrifice. Book 4 is Fall Out: Courage Always Stands it's Ground.
More recently, Susan has published a non-fiction book about her first-time visits to 50 churches. It's a candid look at worship styles in various denominations. Also, an informative read about the basics of the Christian faith.
For more information, please visit: www.susanispieth.com
The Gray Girl Series depicts authentic experiences of the early years when the United States Military Academy first admitted women cadets. Jan Wishart is both heroine and troublemaker. She and her friends sometimes create their own dilemmas but mostly solve the larger issues they face while at West Point in the early 1980's. Gray Girl: Honor Isn't Always Black and White is the first book in the Gray Girl Series. Area Bird: Duty Doesn't Always Follow the Rule is book 2. Book 3 is Witch Heart: Leadership Always Requires Sacrifice. Book 4 is Fall Out: Courage Always Stands it's Ground.
More recently, Susan has published a non-fiction book about her first-time visits to 50 churches. It's a candid look at worship styles in various denominations. Also, an informative read about the basics of the Christian faith.
For more information, please visit: www.susanispieth.com
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January 4, 2017
Story and a mystery which Cadet Jan Wishart and her friends must solve in order to save Jan's life. People are calling Jan a witch because several people in her life have died in the three years she was been a cadet at West Point. Stories of her training at Airborne school and the academic year resonated with me. Several members of our reading group who read this did not have a military background, or knowledge of West Point. They still were able to understand the mystery and love the quick action.
August 18, 2019
Excellent story telling
Having read all three books in the series, I can honestly say that I recommend the Gray Girl series to everyone. Honor, country, and the lives of cadets at West Point, is fascinating and endearing. I'm amazed at what they have to endure and the discipline of their daily lives. I feel badly for those who were mistreated and quit West Point due to "honor violations" in the early 1980s. It's a shame that our nation missed out on the gifts of these fine young men and women. Then when West Point allows others with no honor to graduate it seems heartless. Overall, this series helps readers perceive the lives of those who choose to serve regardless of the hardships. God Bless them all!
Having read all three books in the series, I can honestly say that I recommend the Gray Girl series to everyone. Honor, country, and the lives of cadets at West Point, is fascinating and endearing. I'm amazed at what they have to endure and the discipline of their daily lives. I feel badly for those who were mistreated and quit West Point due to "honor violations" in the early 1980s. It's a shame that our nation missed out on the gifts of these fine young men and women. Then when West Point allows others with no honor to graduate it seems heartless. Overall, this series helps readers perceive the lives of those who choose to serve regardless of the hardships. God Bless them all!
November 27, 2016
I devoured the three books in this series very quickly. Very engaging stories! I can't wait for a fourth book about the characters' final year at West Point. I binged on books set at USMA recently as my youngest son goes through the application process for (hopeful)admission.
December 1, 2016
I've waited patiently for the 3rd book in this series to come out and Susan hasn't disappointed me. She and my husband were classmates at West Point so I love reading about the pomp and circumstance, the agony and the camaraderie. I especially loved reading about the Army/Navy Game that took place in California in 1983. Although this is fiction, she weaves the truth and facts into the story. I'm always rooting for Jan and can't believe the trouble that finds her.
I think it's safe to say that Susan named the character of Cadet Weiss after me because at the last reunion I fully stalked her all over West Point until I found her. Meeting Susan was a highlight of my trip and I'm sure she heard about the crazy chick asking everyone if they'd seen her.
BEAT NAVY!
I think it's safe to say that Susan named the character of Cadet Weiss after me because at the last reunion I fully stalked her all over West Point until I found her. Meeting Susan was a highlight of my trip and I'm sure she heard about the crazy chick asking everyone if they'd seen her.
BEAT NAVY!
November 25, 2016
I'm always amazed at how well Susan captures the feeling of West Point in the early 1980's. Once I started reading this book, I didn't want to put it down, and finished it in one day. My favorite part of the book is near the end and any woman who took self defense and/or felt that her weight was focused on a bit much will probably appreciate the scene that takes place near Washington Hall. I won't spoil anything, but will say that Susan was able to surprise me again in how the book ended. Can't wait to see what will happen senior year!
April 3, 2021
My favorite in the series
Reading the series for a second time. I have enjoyed the story and insight into the West Point experience. A
Reading the series for a second time. I have enjoyed the story and insight into the West Point experience. A
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