Bill of Human Wrongs

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

Claire Winslow has nightmares nearly every night, reliving the event when her sister killed a man, and then shot herself. Twenty years later, Claire Winslow, now a US Republican Senator from the state of Washington is an advocate for women’s rights. Claire is about to be tested. Senate Bill 1257 is set to be released with only a week to read before the vote. This bill attempts to modify the constitution in a way that could change the future lives of not only women, but all non-white citizens in the country. The Senate is dominated by the Republican Party. The authors of the bill have every Republican on board to sign the bill. Except for Claire Winslow. And they need her vote. This thriller leads us through the life of Claire Winslow during a time when the people around her will stop at nothing to win her vote. Enter Eve Hart. Eve lives in a different world from Claire’s, a place that might be the creation of SB 1257. Eve could be a product, a futuristic outcome from this SB 1257. Claire is having her nocturnal nightmares depicting the last moments of her sister’s life, her Party’s pressures, nasty tricks are taking a toll on her. There are only a few days left before the vote, when Claire learns something so dreadful, so unthinkable. What will Claire do with this knowledge?

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Author Biography

C. Michaels is from the Pacific NW but now lives in Mexico with her Chow Chow, Rani. Michaels' writes thrillers with twisty plots that tease the reader until the end. Her books, Cross Roads and NO FEAR! are a series that follow the hotel owner, Templeton from Idaho in Cross Roads, where greed drives evil people, to Mazatlan, Mx in NO FEAR!, 25 years later where that past greed is reborn with a killer on the loose. Her latest novel, Bill of Human Wrongs is a frightening political thriller that has been compared to a Rod Serling story. C. Michaels has always had a love for the arts, in both writing and painting, finding Mazatlan's Paradise the perfect place to work. Her books are character driven, and will easily draw you into their crazy zany world, a place where for some, there are no scruples or decency. Michaels is excited about the release of her new political thriller, Bill of Human Wrongs, now on available on Amazon.

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Protesters In The Streets

The mobs, the heavy rain... Claire is trying to get somewhere in a near impossible situation.

Book Excerpt

Bill of Human Wrongs

The cab driver slowed the car as they approached Claire’s office. Protesters for and against SB 1257 had taken to the streets. The morning news shows had talked about the bill and now the people were angry. Claire rolled down her window, amazed at the showing. Signs for the bill displayed key phrases. Safeguard My Family, Protect Our Gun Rights, Keep the Government out of my Wallet, Protect Babies From Murdering Mothers, God is Good, Kick the Queers Out, Go Home Aliens.

The crazies were out in force. But it wasn’t just one-sided. A closer look exposed to Claire the other viewpoint. Keep the Government Out of My Vagina, Don’t Shoot Me Because Of My Skin Color, Religion – Church Not Government.

Claire had never seen such fast organization. Then the idea came to her. The instruction book for SB 1257, this must have been pre-planned. She threw her hand into her purse, groping for her phone until her fingers felt its cool metallic surface. Yes, God. I have to unload these photos. She checked the time, she had an hour before her meeting.

The clouds opened up, the sound of rain pounded on the windshield of the taxi. The driver stopped the car, unable to move anymore, people were everywhere. “Lady, you got an umbrella?” He twisted his neck, tilting his head to look at the sky. “This ain’t gonna stop anytime soon. An’ these protesters don’t seem ta’ care. What do ya want me ta’ do?”

The rain grew heavier, a virtual downpour. It seemed to rally the demonstrators, their shouting had escalated to a severe volume. Claire pulled her umbrella out of her briefcase, gave the man some money, and stepped out into the street, realizing it was the only way for her to get anywhere.

Sirens could be heard in the distance, the sound meshing with the rain was ominous. She had six, maybe seven blocks to go. “Excuse me.” She smiled at the people, as she gently pushed her way through them. “Please, excuse me.” Someone grabbed her umbrella, and laughed.

Throwing it in the air, the man chided her. “Lady, you gotta do this like the rest of us.” He shoved a sign in her hand.

“Stop it. Let me be.” She felt herself being shoved. Why did I wear these heels? Knowing the danger if she fell, dread filled her insides. She used her left foot to push down on her right shoe until she felt the freedom of its release, then she did the other shoe.

Her feet were bare.