David G. Colquitt

The Gifted Burden

After her husband's death, Candace Boucher flees her unhappy life, only to discover that her husband left her two million dollars in stolen drug money. When his former boss pursues her to reclaim the money, she escapes to North Carolina, where she's rescued by farmer Ben Royce after a violent confrontation at a motel leaves multiple people dead. Finding refuge with the Royce family, Candace falls in love with Ben's son Curtis, a former Air Force veteran turned innovative farmer, while Jake's boss, Vulpe, and police Captain Stansis separately hunt for the missing money, leading to a deadly final confrontation at the Royce farm.

This fast-paced suspence novel is waiting on a publisher. Stay tuned for its release!