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I've always been interested in how trauma or abuse can impact identity. I researched the book for two years because I wanted the psychology to line up with what the young woman went through in exploring a horrific and disturbing past.
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<p><strong>“</strong>This is a mystery book about a family wrecked by violence, secrets, cruelty and tragedy. All of this contributed to Emily Quinn, a beautiful young woman, landing in prison for the murder of her sadistic father. She suffers anxiety, depression, and amnesia for key periods in her life. The prison psychiatrist is a compassionate combination of “Sigmund Freud, Dick Tracy, and the Pink Panther” who uses his superb skills to discover and evaluate an astonishing chain of events. The saga will keep readers glued to this clear, well-written, and surprising narrative. I recommend this gem to all interested in mental problems, human emotions, and survival under seemingly impossible conditions.”</p> <p><strong>—Rodrigo A. Munoz, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, U.C. San Diego—President of the American Psychiatric Association 1998-1999</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>“Pages in the Wind</em> is one of those novels that had me guessing all the time. The author skillfully weaves a complex story entwining a web of family secrets that unfold into horrendous events. With many twists and turns, something unpredictable in the story would be revealed and kept me wanting to read on, right to the end. If you like psychological dramas, full of suspense, this is the book to read.”</p> <p><strong>—Linda Payne Smith, Creative Writing Instructor and Author of <em>Tin Tubs and Hollyhocks.</em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>“I thought I was watching a movie! The author’s imaginative descriptive words paint a picture of the characters and each scene. The psychological thriller is a real page-turner. A novel you will not want to put down and will want to read more than once as it fully grips you.”<strong>—Regina J. Farmer, Director, Los Angeles News Group, Digital First Media</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>“<em>Pages in the Wind</em> is one of those rare books that grabs you on the first page and doesn’t let go until long after you’ve finished reading. It is a remarkable debut novel by an obviously talented storyteller. We can expect more good reads from Sally Saylor De Smet.”<strong>—Jim Lichatowich, Author of <em>Salmon Without Rivers,</em> <em>Salmon People</em>, and <em>Place.</em></strong></p> <p> </p>