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Introducing The Debut Novel By Ginger Wakem

Trust No One,
Promise Nothing

A Tale of Family, Vengeance and Atonement

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What if the man you married harbored a life of unimaginable secrets?

 

“Trust No one, Promise Nothing is so much more than a mafia-tinged mystery. Incorporating real unsolved underworld murders adds to the atmosphere, while the memorable characters propel the narrative.”
--Scott M. Deitche, author of Cigar City Mafia

Meet Ray, Grace’s husband and partner in a prosperous trucking business. Unbeknownst to her, Ray’s world is teeming with darkness—mafia connections, covert narcotics operations, and a hidden second family in Denver. Her idyllic life crumbles when Ray vanishes right after a mysterious phone call.

Thrust into chaos, Grace, alongside her best friend, her devoted pastor, and a shrewd detective, plunge into a whirlwind investigation, which leads them to a chilling discovery: Ray’s antique trunk, brimming with weapons and millions in cash, evidence of his treacherous double life that spans across America into the dangers of Mexico.

Unraveling Ray’s enigmatic past, they uncover a labyrinth of unsolved murders, deceit, switched identities, and a deadly mafia vendetta intertwined with a forbidden romance. Ray, bound by the Mafia’s code of Omerta, faces an agonizing choice. Desperate to forsake his criminal life, Ray finds himself precariously balanced on a razor’s edge, harboring a secret that could dismantle the mafia or cost him everything.

Unlock this thrilling journey today—perfect for fans of explosive action, intricate plots, and heart-wrenching emotion. Click to buy now and embark on an unforgettable adventure! 

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Trust No One, Promise Nothing is so much more than a tightly written Mafia-tinged mystery. It's also an intergenerational story of family and secrets, buoyed by sharp writing and a unique approach to telling the story of a man reckoning with his past and present. Incorporating real unsolved underworld murders adds to the atmosphere, while the memorable characters propel the narrative. An enjoyable read.

Scott M. Deitche, Author Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Mafia and Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey.  Tampa, FL

A SPECTACULAR DEBUT FROM A POWERFUL NEW VOICE! An engrossing first novel from beginning to end, TRUST NO ONE, PROMISE NOTHING deftly weaves together a powerful story of love, revenge, violence and salvation in a taut thriller that peels back the complex layers of one man's search for redemption, a woman's search for truth and the tragic consequences a life led in secret can have on a family.

Denise Meyers, Screenwriter, (The Dark of Night, 2017 Cannes Film Festival), NC

About the Author

Storyteller | Capturer of Light | Explorer of Unusual Places

Ginger spent her childhood curled up with a book or on the prowl through the local library, hunting for more mystery novels to take home. That delightful obsession followed her well into her young adult years when she stumbled upon historical romance, along with spy novels.

 

Later when her kids were just tots, she crafted tales for them, one of which revolved around a pair of spirited, red-headed twins...

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Contact

gingerwakem@gmail.com

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