The Braided Locket - Paperback

by Michael J. Livolsi (Author)

THE BRAIDED LOCKET John Adler's life was orderly and predictable until the day he stumbled upon something that would strangely impact him forever. The normal and serene life John had been living was suddenly vague and complicated. It became increasingly difficult for him to differentiate between the reality of his every-day life and the fantasy which was quickly taking over his mind. John had always connected with the world in a way few people are privileged to experience. His unique ability to take the ordinary things of life and transfer them onto canvas to sought after pieces of art kept him peacefully centered until suddenly everything around him became hectic and chaotic. John's fiancee Elizabeth wanted more out of him than he was willing to give, but Sabrina sought only to be by his side during a time of great doubt and uncertainty. Which one of them would become his rock during the stormy quest to uncover the mystery which engulfed his existence?

Author Biography

Michael J. Livolsi, a former singer/songwriter, was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1945. He spent his early years in San Diego, California, and moonlighted for several years as a singer in nightclubs. For the last thirty-seven years, he has lived in Arizona. Michael earned certifications in Human Resource Management and Business Management at Arizona State College of Business while working for a major aerospace corporation. During his tenure in aerospace, he held various positions including an eighteen year stint in Human Resource Management and ten years in Sales which provided him the opportunity to travel to several countries around the globe. Married for forty-seven years and a proud grandfather, Michael is now retired. His interests include music, exercise and enjoying quality time with his four children and eight grandchildren. Michael has always loved to tell stories and others have loved to listen. Being a writer of fiction since his retirement has brought him great joy and excitement, especially when the late hours of work writing are rewarded with the memorable endings to his novels. Michael has written three novels. His first novel "Hidden Purpose" is a captivating thriller-love story. His second novel a wonderful romantic fantasy of adventure and the third novel "The Braided Locket" a romantic mystery that shares some of the author's real life personal experiences has motivated him to press on and continue writing the many stories that are still evolving in his mind.