A Balance of Evil

by P.G. Barnett

For Irene Cunningham, a 20th century woman struggling to make ends meet, the job at the Santa Monica DA's office was the final chance to prove things to not only herself but her family as well. For Melissa, her twin sister, it means that Irene's eventual success will bring a halt to the constant family feuds and the bickering between Irene and her father. To the twins, the tale of their families' ancestral struggle is nothing more than a bedtime story they had heard a thousand times, but when a member of the Brethren attacks Irene, they both discover that to survive, they must learn to embrace the archaic power of the Coven. The two young women find they must trust ancient rituals that leave them questioning themselves, their spiritual beliefs, and understanding of their own existence. With an insight only a veteran of serious tragedy could have, P.G. Barnett portrays the struggles of this special family with such skill, introspection, and passion that it brings home to the reader the true meaning of the ties that bind.

346 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

P.G. Barnett was born to Harold and Delores June Barnett April 30th 1953. When he was eight years old his parents separated and later divorced. P.G. and his brother were sent to live with their grandparents. Granddad was a fervent protestant minister and P.G. often had the occasion to hear discussions of religious dogma. He formed his own unique opinions on salvation and good and evil and began writing his own special brand of stories at the tender age of twelve years old. Until 2005 P.G. was content with his short stories but that all changed when a story began to develop in his head which refused to let him sleep at night. This story nagged him until he sat down and started writing to get the demons out of his head. In 2006 the result of his purging became his first novel, "A Balance of Evil", a supernatural tale of twins who are caught up in a battle between good and evil.

P.G. Barnett's life experiences offer him a spectacular visionary portal into the psyche of the human soul. A native of Texas, he proudly wears a Stetson when he can, and cranks out story after wonderful story.