Book excerpt: A drifter, published writer, and chronic womanizer: What do these three men have in common? Absolutely nothingon the surface. But just beneath the surface, one begins to see horrendously striking similarities. Hence, ask oneself the question again. The unnerving answer this time: Absolutely everything. This suspense drama is a dramatic tale of how despite their differences, this threesome find their lives converging as they struggle to get it together, deciding that some chances are worth taking. Meet financially secure drifter Jimmie Lee White, highly-educated published author Dr. Dee Powell, and womanizing ex-con Andy Smith. From Georgia and Virginia to Arkansas and Florida, this threesome discover the harsh realities of pure coincidence orbetter yetthe painful truth that what goes on in the dark will always come to lighteventually. Unlike Gooden-Els intensely-driven debut novel, criminal justice thriller A Question of Intent, this novel takes a slower pace with a striking and emotional story that keeps you wondering all the way, almost to the point of perplexity. But when you realize the true plot, youll find yourself reliving the chapters, pondering how you missed the signs. If you enjoy stories of intrigue and secrecy, The Threesome awaits you!