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Dark Water Secrets

In the mid-fifties, a frantic Angelle abandons her young daughter, Evangeline, leaving her in a decaying shack with an alcoholic and abusive father. The broken-hearted and neglected girl becomes resourceful, learning to survive on her own in the perilous swamps and bayous of Southwest Louisiana. School provides a refuge where Evangeline displays a keen sense for learning. It is also the place where she meets Jean-Baptiste, the boy she dreams of marrying. He assures Evangeline that upon graduation he has a plan to finance their marriage and escape to the French Quarter. Although his previous attempts have proven futile, that does not discourage Jean-Baptiste. He promises to risk everything for the beautiful girl he loves. On the night of Evangeline’s high-school graduation, the young couple have plans for a secret rendezvous to celebrate. Unfortunately, their plans go awry, but what happens that night sets in motion a chain of events that alters the course of their lives forever. Jean-Baptiste is rescued from an untimely death by a swamp witch who shares information that could unravel an age-old secret. Evangeline assiduously safeguards her own dark secret that could destroy her. Dark Water Secrets offers the reader a view into the love of two young people destined to escape their challenging life’s. Steeped in murder and betrayal, this book is a supernatural thriller with unpredictable plot twists amid intriguing stories of pirates and lost treasure

Sharon Vogt

From a child, Sharon Vogt, has been uniquely imaginative and creative. Her wild imagination has found many interesting outlets including stained glass, distinctive jeweller designs, abstract art and hand-building pottery. It’s no wonder that she retired as an accomplished interior designer. Writing has now become Sharon’s passion and she is devoted to giving her readers adventure and romance that will melt even the coldest heart. Sharon lived in New Orleans for twenty-five years, but now resides on the Gulf Coast of Alabama with the love of her life.

Austin Macauley Publishers