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They said the truth would set you free, but it’s the lies that make you powerful. A wonder-filled story about a small city with a big secret and a high school junior, who accidentally rips the mask off of a magical coverup, discovering two powers at war within herself and vying for domination. But she may not be the only casualty.

In the heart of Rome, danger lurks around every corner as whispers of a new religion spread through the streets. For two orphaned sisters, Tryphosa and Tryphena, life is precarious—they are unmarried, without protection, and deeply devoted to their faith in the mysterious new teachings of Jesus. With the tell-tale symbol of the fish hidden discreetly behind their ears, they live in constant fear of discovery.

Traumatized: A Love Story is a memoir and trauma self-help book that weaves the raw tapestry of a life shaped by extraordinary trauma into a profound exploration of healing, resilience, and transformation. Through deeply personal stories—ranging from Michael's parents’ harrowing experience in the Pearl Harbor attack and subsequent suicide of his mother to the devastating homicide of his wife and decades spent under the shadow of suspicion.