Leslie's Voice

Public relations expert Leslie Elliott is trying to adapt to her new CEO, Brad Stewart, when he tells her of his plans to take over the neighboring electric utility and make himself the state's energy kingpin. When she agrees to join the battle, Leslie finds herself dealing with the twists and turns of corporate intrigue while struggling to handle the men in her life, including an unfaithful husband and a boss whose sexual aggression matches his business ambition. Colorful characters, breezy dialogue and a plot that keeps the reader guessing are the perfect background for the introduction of the savvy and independent Leslie.

Susan Hanafee is an award-winning former journalist whose career as a reporter for The Indianapolis Star spanned three decades. She formerly headed corporate communications for IPALCO Enterprises and Cummins Inc. She resides in southwest Florida. Her previous published books include Red, Black and Global: The Transformation of Cummins; Rachael's Island Adventures; Never Name an Iguana and Rutabagas for Ten; Leslie's Voice, the novel in which her heroine Leslie Elliott is introduced and its sequels, all mysteries, including Scavenger Tides, The End of His Journey, Deadly Winds, and Under the Sand. Hanafee's blogs can be found on www.susanhanafee.com.