The Monster's Lap: Based on a True Story

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Synopsis

Three-year-old Julie has a secret which she has been told NOT to tell. If she tells, her mommy will be hurt terribly. Secrets in the head of a three year old, however, are like thinking that the sun will forever hide behind the clouds. Eventually, they will both come out, and when Julie’s secret does come out it tears apart two families while bringing them closer together at the same time. “The Monster’s Lap” is a real story based on the life mis- fortunes and betrayals of a young three-year-old girl and the family that loves her. You will have an intimate look into the ups and downs of this family as well as the little known process that goes on from discovery to the final verdict in court. Can a three-year-old express what has happened in her life enough to convince the District Attorney to take on this case, or will the word of a well spoken, well liked thirty-year-old man be more believable? “She can hardly talk. I didn’t do anything and after all, who would believe a three-year-old?”

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Author Biography

Drew Bankston lives in the Rocky Mountains with his wife, two amazingly perfect dogs, and a garden.

Before he started writing science fiction, Drew received his bachelor’s degree in Bio-Ag Sciences from Colorado State University. After that, just to shake things up, he never really used that degree but worked various jobs in retail and Asset Protection with some really important people who are way too dignified to be named here. He’s still working but would eventually like to write full-time and stop working for other people. He likes pie and chocolate, as everyone should.

If you want to know when Drew’s next book will come out, please visit his website at http://www.drewbankston.com, where you can sign up to receive an email when he has his next release.

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Author Insight

Life Interrupted

We all go about our daily routines, our life happenings, our sun-up to sun down. Sometimes we encounter slight hiccups in our days, we deal with them, and we move on. The Monster's Lap is about a sexual abuse case that happened within a family. When the grandparents are alerted by the police that they will be caring for their 3 year old granddaughter, and that court hearings will begin the following day, their lives will be interrupted on a regular basis for months. See how you would handle this situation in this short excerpt from, "The Monster's Lap". I am always happy to answer questions or speak at your organization if you need more information. Thanks!

Book Excerpt

The Monster's Lap: Based on a True Story

“Allegations made by who?” Carla asked, “and against who? Is Sharon involved in this? I can’t believe that she would ever do anything to hurt Julie.”

“Again, I can’t tell you who made the allegations and whom they are against, but at this point in the investigation neither Sharon nor Charles are to have any contact with Julie. They cannot see her or talk by phone and they are not allowed to come over. If they attempt to do so, you must call the police immediately. Julie is now in the custody of Child Protective Services. There will be several court hearings, eventually, that you will need to attend, and Julie will be assigned an attorney, or Guardian Ad Litem. I’m sure her attorney will contact you. Oh, and there will be a court custody hearing tomorrow. It would be good if at least one of you could be there.”

The Monster's Lap: Based on a True Story

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Drew Bankston

The Monster's Lap: Based on a True Story

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Life Interrupted

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The Monster's Lap: Based on a True Story

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