MORNING STAR
By Micqui Miller

MORNING STAR
By Micqui Miller

Cerridwen Press/November 2007
ISBN 9781419913884 – Electronic Download - $7.99
Super Plus Novel: 312 pages

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Liz O'Hara, upstanding citizen, widow of a loving husband and mother of two great teenagers, has spent her adult life looking over her shoulder. She fears her past catching up with her — the lost seven months she lived on the run in another time and place. But in her worst nightmares Liz never dreamed she'd have to choose one child over another while a psychopath lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike.

Josh Wilder, disillusioned news anchor, finds his career back on the fast track when he goes out on a limb to help someone close to him. But in order to cash in on his new celebrity, he must risk destroying the woman he hasn't been able to forget for twenty-seven years, the homeless young hippie known only as Morning Star.

Together, Liz and Josh face the greatest challenge of their lives — racing against the clock to save a dying young woman while trying to stop a madman with murder on his mind.

THE WORD ON ROMANCE e-ZINE – Robin Peek
"A gripping tale of lies, deceit and danger, MORNING STAR will grab you from the first word. Ms. Miller pens a thrilling suspenseful tale that keeps the reader intrigued to the very last word. Her characters are well-written, emotional people who draw you in. A fast paced, action packed story that will knock your socks off, MORNING STAR is definitely not to be missed."

WOMEN ON WRITING – Dena Kosche
"MORNING STAR is a gripping tale of lies, abandonment, fear and strength. Micqui Miller captivates the reader with fast-paced, spine tingling suspense that is stunningly resolved. Be prepared to read until the last page. MORNING STAR is a spellbinding and passionate mystery that shows the power of love, courage, and forgiveness."

The phone rang in his hand. The caller ID said UNKNOWN. “Josh Wilder.”
Silence. Except for the sound of quick breathing coming from the other end of the line.
He didn’t bother to hide his annoyance. “This is Wilder. Who’s this?”
And then it happened. Suddenly his mind and heart, like a carnival ride, spun out of control. In faltering words, the most beautiful voice he’d ever heard whispered from the other end of the line. “My name is…this is Star. We have to talk.”
Too stunned to respond, Josh sucked in a breath. The real Morning Star held the phone at the other end of the connection. She didn’t have to say another word to prove it.
Her voice still held the rhythmic, lyrical quality which had enchanted him so many years ago and at times like now, rendered him speechless. No woman before or since had ever had that effect on him.
Josh’s heart pounded so hard he wondered if she heard it through the line. “Is it really you?” A stupid question under any circumstances and even more so coming from a professional journalist who’d spent his life prying information from people they didn’t want to give.
“Josh, I—” He heard sadness and indecision. So similar to the last time they’d talked. She’d sat on the edge of a hospital bed, listening to all of the reasons why she ought to trust him and talk to the police.
“It’s okay, Star, it’s—”
“No, I shouldn’t have called. I can’t do this.”
“Where are you?”
“You don’t understand.”
“Tell me where you are. I’ll come to you.” He couldn’t let her go now. His fingers tightened around the phone.
“This is a mistake.”
“Please don’t go, Star.” Mustering all he’d learned in his many years as a broadcaster, Josh lowered his voice, both the volume and timbre. He had to take charge or he’d lose her. “Star, do not hang up!”
The connection broke.