Greed, crime, and murder. Love and hate. International smuggling, corrupt corporations, and the beautiful Bahamas. A sea of deception and lies engulfs the characters in “Shadow Cay.” At the center of this whirlpool is Rico Salazar, the man behind the world’s most profitable enterprise, trafficking—he is a man without a conscience. Salazar’s shadowy past has taught him to take control of situations, and to take no prisoners. His Miami partner in crime, A.J. Hartman, manufactures pacemakers, while greed leaves him unconcerned about his products’ defects.

Madeleine Nesbitt was sixteen when she watched her innocent parents killed at Salazar’s hands. Following her amazing escape and concealment underwater, she decides to seek revenge. After changing her name and appearance, Madeleine infiltrates Rico’s network, and befriends Peter Duncan, Hartman’s employee, who is dismayed by how the company is compromising its ethics out of greed—a situation all too prevalent in today’s corporate world. When even the police are paid off by Hartman and Salazar, Madeleine must bring about her own form of justice.

Readers and reviewers are raving that “Shadow Cay” is one of the best crime suspense novels in years. Carole Hoyer, Ph.D., of Reader Views warns, “Get ready for the most exciting, fast-paced book you have read….I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down!” BellaOnline Mystery editor declares, “Intense, chilling, entertaining….If you enjoy a good thriller, ‘Shadow Cay’ will provide that and more….The beautiful Bahamas background adds contrast to the frightening action and gritty texture of the story.” And the Midwest Book Review proclaims, “The storyline is deep and rich, flowing with characters that piece together like a fine jigsaw puzzle, bringing forth a story that reels with adventure and intrigue.”

Even Bodie’s fellow mystery and suspense authors are celebrating “Shadow Cay.” J.W. Thompson, author of “Mysterious Lady and Hidden Evil” says, “I can’t wait to read more by this author. Leona Bodie is a new master storyteller.” And Malcolm Mahr, author of “Murder at Paradise Spa” praises Leona Bodie as “a fresh new talent in the much-plowed field of mystery books with something interesting and original to say. ‘Shadow Cay’ is a ‘can’t put down’ reading experience.”

About the Author

Leona Bodie is the author of the award-winning illustrated children’s book “One is Fun” and the newly published crime novel “Shadow Cay,” frontrunner on Gelati Scoop’s Top Novels List and winner of the Florida Writers Association’s Royal Palm Literary Award for 2010. She has also written numerous articles, feature stories, marine guides, poems, short stories, and business reviews. Originally from New Jersey, Bodie moved with her husband to Miami where they raised their two sons. During those years, her husband worked as a forensic expert with MDPD Crime Lab. She has worked as a teacher in New Jersey, as human resources manager/newsletter editor for Miami’s ABC Affiliate WPLG/TV-10, and as president of the Greater Miami Society of Human Resource Management. Today, Bodie is active in several writing and publishing associations, including serving as Vice President of the Florida Writers Association and Vice President of the Treasure Coast Writers Guild. She is currently writing a sequel to “Shadow Cay.”

“Shadow Cay” (ISBN 9780984419814, WRB Publishing, 2010) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.LeonaBodie.com. Publicity contact: www.ReaderViews.com. Review copies available upon request.

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