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Ann Richardson Davis

Ann Richardson Davis

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Born Savannah GA. Author of fiction short stories and juvenile historical fiction.

Commitment

Commitment

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<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>

Story Behind The Book

The author was an artist, a sculptor and painter. She had not considered herself a writer, but stories began to come to her as vivid scenes flashed into her mind. She wrote down what she saw, and became a story teller.

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Joyce Dixon, Southern Scribe:  &quot;...a collection of twelve southern gothic tales that are haunting in the beauty of the language as well as the subject matter. Drawing on her gifts as an artist, the descriptions visually leap off the pages.&quot; <br />Sherron Smith, librarian:  &quot;Stories are hauntingly beautiful, nourishing the spirit with provocative thought and genuine tenderness.&quot;<br />Edna Smith, The Valdosta Daily Times:  &quot;This little book is a special selection of short stories and some of the best that I have read in a long time.&quot;<br /> Genevieve Wynegar, The Darien News: &quot;...a wonderful compilation of old-fashioned storytelling stories... Her words dance across its pages and pull the reader into the emotions of each story's characters. Extremely well-written, this book should please the most critical of readers. ..a wonderful collection of diverse and colorful stories created by a master craftswoman. <br />William C Harris, Jr., author of <em>Delirium of the Brave</em> and <em>No Enemy but Time</em>:  Ann Davis has a command of the English language and a knack for story telling that is very special. The Holy Trinity of southern culture - family, religion and history, has been adroitly captured and beautifully rendered in this book...&quot; <br />Carolyn DeLoach, author of <em>Shadow Chasers:</em>  &quot;Ann Richardson Davis is a highly gifted writer and artist&quot;<br />Beverly Connor, author, <em>Lindsay Chamberlain mysteries</em>:  &quot;<em>The Husking</em> [one of the collection] was beautifully written and poignantly sweet.&quot;