In "Gambling on the Future", a sometimes hilarious romantic suspense, Abilene says 'yes' to a blind date. She finds herself spending her time with the handsome man who captures her heart with experiences that excite her imagination and set her body on fire. She is devastated when the man she had come to love is gunned down at a local casino. Who killed him and why? Was he immersed in a world of high rollers and danger? With the help of her Uncle Nate and the Mankiller Detective agency, she sets out on an adventure of romance, suspense, and intrigue to find the answers. Rita Durrett has written four Young Adult and three Women's novels as well as dozens of short stories and novellas. She has published four award-winning Children's stories.Over 40 years in the field of education have given Mrs. Durrett insight and knowledge about teenagers, their inner turmoil, and resilient nature. Her mid-west living and frequent cruise trips to the Caribbean provide the perfect background for suspense, adventure, and romance in her writing.Visit her website at www.ritadurrett.website3.com.
