In high school, Taylor Dunkin broke more records than any other athlete to step foot in Montgomery, Massachusetts. As a sophomore in college, he was ranked by ESPN as one of the NFL's top 100 prospects. However, his aspirations came to a jarring halt when a knee injury and two surgeries left him sidelined. One year later, Taylor is a person of interest in a highly confidential investigation headed by the Boston Police Department. He has entangled himself in a crime ring notorious for pushing opiates, cocaine, and benzodiazepines on local college campuses. When Taylor's younger brother Marc discovers that Taylor is behind the copious drug supply circulating around Montgomery Lake High School, he sets off to not only reverse the damage Taylor has caused, but also save his lifelong role model from becoming a casualty of America's deadly opioid epidemic. About the Author: A Plymouth, Massachusetts native and college counselor, Stacy A. Padula published her first novel The Right Person in 2010, followed by When Darkness Tries to Hide, The Aftermath, The Battle for Innocence, and The Forces Within. In 2018, she was inducted into Marquis Who's Who in America for excellence in literature and education. She wrote the Gripped book series to educate readers on how "it" happens--how good kids become drug addicts, how harmless fun can turn into a life-threatening addiction, and how people can pick up the pieces of their lives and recover from such a horrific epidemic.

Endorsed by Netflix's "Last Chance U" star LaTonya Pinkard as an "invigorating, engaging must-read," Gripped 5 tackles the forces that can limit greatness within through the journey of NFL-hopeful Taylor Dunkin, who suddenly goes missing.

Lancelot takes a revealing look at the nightmare that had become her life--beginning with her alcohol addiction, followed by abuse of prescription drugs, overeating, and eventually gambling. This is her journey back from the hell she had created.

Have you ever read an advertisement and felt like it was written directly to you? Well, what if it was? And if you were told that there's an underground group telling you and those around you what to buy, what to wear, and what to consume? Join the fun. The only thing holding you back is your own personality. We recommend that you read Gripped with a nice bottled water.

Gripped by Fear Chicago Police Detectives Pete Shannon and Marilyn Benson are thrust into the limelight when their first major investigation turns the city upside down. A madman is on the loose, attacking women who labor as office cleaners in downtown Chicago. As the number of attacks continues to mount, Pete and Marilyn find themselves pressured by their boss to end this reign of terror committed and to arrest this psychopathic rapist. It doesn't take long before the community becomes outraged and mounts a protest at City Hall, causing the Mayor to demand action by his police department. Meanwhile, Marilyn is forced to make a decision between a loved one who falls critically ill, and her assignment to catch this enigmatic demon. Advance Praise for Gripped by Fear!: Once again John Wills delivers a nitty-gritty true-to-life "you can taste the atmosphere" story about the life of police officers on the often violent streets of Chicago. Captured in the language and with a feel that only a cop from Chicago can deliver, Gripped By Fear, second of the Chicago Warrior Thrillers, reveals some of the heroism, fears, motivation and courage cops everywhere can relate to. "Frank Borelli, Editor in Chief of Officer.com" Author: John M. Wills John is a former Chicago Police Officer and retired FBI Agent. His thirty three years in law enforcement have included working violent crime, drugs, undercover assignments, and teaching street survival internationally. Having spent most of his career as a SWAT team member, firearms and tactical instructor, John has the ability to immerse the reader in life-like situations. He was awarded two of the Chicago Police Department's highest commendations for Valor, and ended his career teaching at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He has published dozens of articles on police training, firearms, and officer survival. John lives with his wife of thirty-nine years, Christine. They have been blessed with three fantastic children and four marvelous grandchildren.