Carolyn Johnson

When a desperate midnight call from the juvenile detention Center’s Chief Jeff Deputy Felipe “Fee Lo” Hernandez, rouses the tenacious attorney Alexandra “Shadow” McLoud, the stage is set for a gripping drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Young Phoebe Sunshine MacPhearson, granddaughter of the powerful local commissioner, finds herself in an unthinkable situation after a betrayal leads to a shocking act of violence. With a district judge ready for a swift arraignment and a community in uproar, Shadow must navigate a web of power, politics, and passion. Detention is a riveting exploration of justice, loyalty, and the links we go to to protect the ones we love. Discover a story where every turn reveals deeper secrets, and the line between right and wrong blurs.

Where one secret can change everything. When the former Detention Center Deputy, Fee Lo Hernandez, mysteriously vanishes after starting a new job at the globally influential Rudder Industries, everyone is puzzled, especially when Fee Lo’s connection to Sharon Donaldson, a key executive, suddenly seems non-existent. Yet, Attorney Shadow McCloud remembers their secret midnight rendezvous and can’t shake off the feeling that something darker is in play. At the center of the enigma is the audacious reporter Babe, whose dual identity and possible ulterior motives leave a trail of questions about Rutter’s alarming plans for the Middle East. With FBI agents, groundbreaking technology, and sinister plots at the forefront, every clue seems pivotal. As Shadow dives deeper into the chaos, the lines between ally and enemy blur. Rutter Industries is a thrilling world of danger where trust is scarce, and the stakes are high.

The third book in the Orphan Train West trilogy, tells of God's faithfulness. Jack learns he can trust God even when it means surrendering his own will.