Lake County: A Novel

In this thrilling novel, Lori Roy reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe and ties her fate to a dreamy teenager whose boyfriend runs afoul of the mob. Addie Anne Buckley dreams of following in her aunt's footsteps, but her boyfriend Truitt Holt gives her an ultimatum: stay and marry him or they're through. Truitt exposes an illegal bolita game, and the Tampa Mafia is after him. Addie is already in a fight for her life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In the captivating world of the 1950s, Lori Roy, an Edgar Award-winning author, takes us on a thrilling journey that reimagines the life of the iconic Marilyn Monroe. This novel intricately weaves her fate with that of a dreamy teenager, Addie Anne Buckley, whose boyfriend, Truitt Holt, finds himself entangled in the dangerous world of the mob.

Driven by a burning desire to escape the confines of small-town Florida, Addie Anne yearns to follow in the footsteps of her glamorous aunt, Jean, better known to the world as Marilyn Monroe. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, Addie seizes the opportunity to embark on a journey to Hollywood, where her dreams of stardom and glamour seem within reach.

However, her path is not without obstacles. One formidable barrier stands in her way: her boyfriend, Truitt Holt. Truitt is Addie's first and only love, and he is determined to accompany her to California. But just days before their departure, Truitt delivers a painful ultimatum: stay and marry him, or they are through.

In a moment of fierce determination, Addie chooses her dream over her love. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, leaving behind the life she once knew. Hurt and angry, Truitt unwittingly exposes the illegal bolita game he has been running in mob territory. Now, the Tampa Mafia is after him, and he has until midnight to strike a deal that will save his life and protect Addie and her family.

What Truitt doesn't realize is that his troubles with the mob have already found their way to Addie and her family. They are already in a fight for their lives, caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous and ruthless organization. As the clock ticks down, Addie must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and danger, using her wits and courage to outsmart the mob and protect those she loves.

Through her captivating storytelling, Lori Roy delves deep into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the power of love, sacrifice, and the lengths one would go to protect their dreams. "The Last Secret of Marilyn Monroe" is a thrilling and emotional rollercoaster that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 149 x 223 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662519932