Magenta Fleurs

At college, a group of students works through Shakespeare's "To Be or Not To Be," and out in the swamp a 1984 canvas is being painted while Miss 007 untangles mysteries. Kristan arrives on campus and begins building a life among new people in an unfamiliar world, all while she misses her mother. Her days fill up with coursework, Shakespeare, sonnets, past romances, and fresh friendships.

By Christmas break, Kristan's path changes direction. With help from a few strangers, she moves toward a future that feels nearly fated for a young woman of her temperament. Her friends Scarlet and Jeremy start dating in Savannah, and a trip to an island reveals a story that nobody anticipated.

This is fiction for men and women that blends tragedy, romance, and cyber crime, set in the American South. It is an indie release and a parallel sequel to Three King Mackerel and a Mahi Mahi, though it can be read on its own or in reverse order.

Caroline Clemens has published seven novels, working in the thriller, historical fiction, and family drama genres. She has also released a short story collection, Kiss Ride, and a poetry collection.