MURRELLS INLET, S.C., March 18, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dr. Robison Murphy and her husband travel to the Dominican Republic for an invigorating golfing vacation with some friends. Her expertise, however, is coveted by some powerful people who wish to use her medical knowledge, and then silence her forever. In Patrice Leary's new book, Dire Crossing (now available through 1stBooks), Murphy makes an alliance with an American she hopes can help her in this politically corrupt country.
Tyler Kelly owns an ice show production company and travels around the world with his entertaining performing cast. His shows are performed in the Dominican Republic, a lucky circumstance for Murphy. Murphy and her husband, Wade, are kidnapped by the son of presidential hopeful and Minister of Finance Juan Alvarez, who has been accidentally wounded by his mistress. Murphy is kidnapped to perform surgery in secret. She soon learns that after Alvarez recovers, she will be killed to protect the secret, ensuring Alvarez's election.
Murphy does everything in her power to save her life and manages to escape. However, she cannot locate her husband. She turns to an American, Tyler Kelly, for help as her deadly pursuers close in.
Leary grew up as a professional ice skater with Holiday on Ice. Her 26 years of experience as a solo and pair skater fueled the storyline for this book, one of a series about mystery and intrigue that revolves around Tyler Kelly's ice show production company. She currently produces and directs ice shows round the world. Leary Ice Productions provides portable rinks and ice shows. She and her husband divide their time among Murrells Inlet and Beaufort, S.C., and Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, Fla. Dire Crossing will be followed up by Leary's next book, Flight of Lyons.
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