i of the storm

A force to be reckoned with was born during a violent storm on Friday the thirteenth. Shaped by a family replete with sexual depravity and alcohol abuse, as well as family members who believe she is bad luck, Veronica rises above Ñ or does she? Armed with a complex collection of personality traits: extreme confidence, rebellious attitude, insatiable sexuality, and an underlying thirst for answers to lifeÕs haunting questions, Veronica pushes on. And pushes hard. Themed chapters often jump and twist through time. Flashbacks Ñ from early childhood to teen years and young adulthood Ñ give us hints, glimmers, and sometimes shocking revelations. Restless beach-loving Veronica knows there are answers to be found, but uses her wiles to get what she wants and destroy what she abhors along the way. Significant characters reappear throughout and subplots intertwine. Equally significant historical hurricanes seem to follow her as she moves up and down the east coast, and pivotal life events occur in harmony. With just the right mix of people, places, and events, the story builds to a sublimely crafted, multilayered, satisfying end. This is the quintessential beach read.