Gemma

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After Hazen Wood kidnaps twelve-year-old Gemma Sullivan, the two embark upon a cross-country journey that tests the limits of Gemma's endurance. In graphic scenes of physical and sexual violence, Hazen tries to destroy the young girl's will. Gemma's childlike resilience and fertile imagination protects her from the worst of the trauma she suffers. It is only the healing power of unconditional love that gives Gemma the courage to speak out against her abuser at last.

Praise and Reviews for Gemma

"A gripping book that is a must-read." — Carla Van Dam, Ph.D., forensic psychologist
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About the Writing of Gemma

People have asked me how I managed to get inside the mind of the pedophile in Gemma? Read more

Excerpt

I've chosen this excerpt because it gives you a flavor of both Hazen and Gemma's voices. We start with Gemma. She is in Buddy, her mother's boyfriend's truck. He has picked her up unexpectedly from school and is taking her somewhere. Read more

VERY IMPORTANT: This book is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 15.

I donate a large percentage of my royalties from Gemma to organizations that help girls who are trapped in difficult situations, like Gemma was. So when you buy my novel Gemma, or the audio recording of Gemma, you are part of the solution. (So far I have been able to donate over 32,000 dollars Canadian!)

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