Nero's Overture: Prelude to Nero's Fiddle
By Pen
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One incident can shape a person for the rest of his or her life.
When Captain Beverly Mossberg, USMC, pulls the trigger on her sniper rifle one hot night during Desert Storm, it starts a chain reaction of events that follow her throughout her life.
The incident ultimately leads to her role in Nero’s Fiddle which calls upon all the military training she’s had. Her assignment to take out a terrorist forces her to face
the demons of her past if she is to save the world from utter and complete darkness.
See where it all began in Nero’s Overture.
Pen
Pen was bitten by the writing bug at the age of ten. She has been feverishly writing ever since. A native Georgian she lives in the Atlanta area.
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Nero’s Overture
Prelude to Nero’s Fiddle
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For my beloved Clairee
I miss you more each day
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Atlanta Weather Wizard Mr. Glen Burns. Not only a superb meteorologist who predicts the weather with uncanny accuracy, he was also kind enough to explain to me why there is a metallic odor in the air just before a rainstorm (further on in the book). Thank you, Mr. Burns for helping me to lend authenticity to this work of fiction.
The PenTwin for doing me the hugest favor ever and doing it with aplomb and good humor.
The Illinois clan for allowing me into their homes and treating me with kindness and generosity.
Val for supplying me with some medical information.
Miss Leslie for watching over my babies.
My former co-workers, especially those who were let go at the same time I was. Keep hope alive, no matter what it takes.
Clairee and Serena for supplying company and comfort, amusement and entertainment. May you both live long and prosper.
The Decatur Writer’s Collaborative for their indefatigable support.
My family, without whom my creativity would not be possible.
Special Acknowledgements
This is for Major Megan Malia Leilani McClung, USMC, the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed during the Iraq War. She was serving as a public affairs officer in Al-Anbar Province, Iraq, when she was killed on December 6, 2006. She was also the first female graduate of the United States Naval Academy killed in action since the founding of the school in 1845. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.
For all the women who have broken barriers to serve our