Sun, 11/06/2011 - 23:46
What an interesting idea this is! This is one free ebook I can't wait to read.
On an ordinary Los Angeles morning, the lives of seven women are about to become inextricably entangled, as they converge upon LA International Airport for various purposes. Suddenly, the morning erupts into chaos, as black-clad terrorists charge into the terminal, guns blazing. As the concourse becomes a killing field, six of the women dodge a hail of bullets to find refuge in a tiny staff room. Betty, a Reseda housewife, Heddi, a Jungian analyst, Sophia, a rugged and savvy mountain woman, Erika, a top-level executive, Ondine, an artist just returning from France, and Pearl, an ancient bag lady, all traumatized or injured, barricade the door and cower down, hoping to survive.
As four days drag by, their expectations of an early rescue dashed, the women find a way to dominate their panic and terror by telling their life stories. As their situation becomes increasingly grave, the women begin to reveal their most intimate secrets, as their stories descend deeper into the dark shadows of their lives–and they discover that part of survival is simply surviving one another.
At the same time, in a similar small room close by, the sole female terrorist, dubbed simply X by her so-called Brothers, has the task of watching a bank of surveillance monitors. Apparently forgotten by her co-conspirators, she nevertheless is the best informed of the happenings in the outside world--happenings that are not easily understood. Why are the police and FBI so slow to respond? What has motivated this attack? Who are these terrorists and what do they want? And will the women survive to tell their tale? Answers to these questions slowly reveal the terrible web of conspiracy and deceit into which they all have fallen. But the most profound revelation of all is how each has betrayed herself.
Wed, 11/09/2011 - 03:00
#2
Re: Free ebook: Commune of Women
A terrorism related book with all female lead characters. That's got to be a first! Thank you Kay. :)
Wed, 11/09/2011 - 03:03
#3
Re: Free ebook: Commune of Women
A terrorism related book with all female lead characters. That's got to be a first! Thank you Kay. :)
Bruce Willis must be bawling his eyes out. Hurrah for strong female characters instead of one tagging along behind the tough guy. Thank you Kay!
Thu, 11/10/2011 - 21:47
#4
Re: Free ebook: Commune of Women
Dang! I was thinking how good that sounded and it's not free now LOL. Always check the link first. I may just add this to my list for Santa. :)




It's got movie written all over it. I'm pretty excited about this book too! Thanks Kay. :)