Publication Date: April 18, 2023
“Fateful Connections” follows a group of four CEO’s as they gather for an executive conference in Seattle on September 11, 2001. As they attempt to reach home following the day’s catastrophic events, they are besieged by terrorists of a different kind. The story follows their troubles, trauma, and redemption as they race to safety amidst international chaos. Much of the history and events of 9/11 are woven throughout the story. This compelling, exciting story captures the reader’s attention from the first page. As the story progresses, the reader will become thoroughly invested in the lives of the intriguing main characters and a number of antagonists and eager to discover their ultimate fates.
Four executives at a meeting in Seattle bond following the events of 9/11, culminating in unexpected adventures.
Fateful Connections by Karen Charles weaves the reality of the terrorist attacks into the fictional storyline. With planes grounded, the four decide to get a rental car. Little do they know the rental car has some illegal cargo.
Ethan, Owen, Henry, and Harper find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Their shared experiences lead to annual reunions, one of which is clouded in danger when the bad guys come looking for retribution.
Weighing in at less than 100 pages, the storyline shows great promise but needs more development to support all of the action. The characters are interesting, but they, too, require more background to fully flesh out their roles.
Fateful Connections draws upon the events of 9/11 as the catalyst for multiple adventures featuring four executives.
Karen Charles is a children’s book author and educator. She lives with her husband on a beautiful bay in Washington State.
