Valda Bay

A fictional novel involving a fatal and oddly suspicious incident in circa 1800s New York. One man seeks the truth about the case which has been long forgotten by most. He can't forget and won't ever forget--the victim was his wife.

Miles Johnson had a wonderful life until one night when it all changed for the worst. His wife was killed in what officials dubbed an unfortunate accident. He soon becomes suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her death. He conducts an investigation into the accident but fails to find appeasement and eventually relocates to a small coastal community in the Pacific Northwest. Life begins anew, he is content and serves the community as a magistrate. One day, a letter from an unknown source arrives and it sparks an avalanche of inquiry which takes him to places he never expected. He learns who keeps secrets, who has died for them, and most importantly believes he has finally learned the identify of his wife's killer. A problem remains--the evidence, when divulged will likely destroy the lives of many innocent people. What he decides will affect everyone involved, including himself.

Leona Gibbs is a historical researcher and writer. She was honorably retired from the United States Air Force after having served as a full-time active duty member. Her interests include reading, visiting historical places, Roman decor and watching old movies. She loves all animals, dogs in particular, and supports many animal organizations dedicated to their well-being. She and her husband make their home in the Pacific Northwest with their two little dogs.