IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is out on Amazon and is available in E-Book and Trade Paperback.
E-Book purchase link: amzn.to/2TYtmn6
Paperback purchase link: amzn.to/2VJXGPr
THE BACK COVER:
Two moms, Maddie and Al, wake up one cold morning in March in a run-down motel in Weehawken, NJ thinking they have finally found safety after a cross-country escape from their baby’s manipulative biological father. But they soon discover that the state’s top hostage negotiator--and his personal four-man SWAT team--surround their room.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION takes you to the inner core of two unique women desperate to keep their baby at all costs and provide him with the secure, protected, happy childhood neither of them had. This well-crafted story takes you from the drama of the present, to the tragic scarring of childhood past, to the joyful connection the two make as adults, then back to the present and its emotional closure to this passionate journey of two partners seeking a peaceful life together as a family.
Maddie and Al show us how important it is to protect our children at all costs and how valiantly they’re willing to fight to overcome the deep-rooted effects of early abuse.
REVIEWS:
"A tour de force that illuminates the complex journey of two damaged women fighting to start a family of their own while on the run from the law. Combines the Thelma and Louise layering of female friendship with the thriller drama of Dog Day Afternoon." ~Isabella Johns, author of My Hot Quartet
"Immaculate Conception is a well-written, compelling story of two people with hard-to-categorize sexual identities who embark on what appears to be a doomed quest. Unsparing in its depiction of traumatic experiences, the novel propelled me forward (I couldn’t stop reading) to a satisfying ending, both inevitable and surprising. I've never encountered people like Al and Maddie, but by the end I cared deeply for them."
~ Martin McCaw, author of The Low Road
“Miller’s novel lays bare the struggle of two women hanging by their fingertips to the outer edge of society as they desperately try to start a family of their own. Their crushing conflicts are handled in a sensitive, thought provoking manner, with well-written prose and dynamic and compelling characterizations. I appreciate that this novel speaks to the hardships many people often face behind closed doors.”
~ Emily Hocking, LMSW
“Masterful, neo-noir storytelling. Mike Hammer meets Stephen King.”
~ Melanie Dante, Sex Worker Safety Advocate at ESPU, SWOP Behind Bars
"Just sit back and put yourself in the hands (and words) of master storyteller I.J. Miller and let the prose take you on a trip you will not forget." ~ Amos Lassen for GLBT Fiction. Full review: wp.me/p1rV5J-io6
"Immaculate Conception is a thrilling, fast-paced story--with dexterous and adroit writing--about two women with emotional scars so deep that the only thing that can heal them is love." ~ Corinne Victoria, author of Jenny.
"What a beautifully tragic novel." ~NJ, GR Reviewer.
"Immaculate Conception is well worth reading, both for the entertainment of a great story about two amazing characters but also for some deep lessons about the human condition and the courage and resilience necessary for the very wounded to follow their dreams. In the end, love wins, but the magic is in the how." ~ Kathleen Schmitt, author of Conversations with Amelia
"I was blown away by this novel. The telling is masterful and gripping as it flips between back story and present crisis. Miller draws portraits of two very real people, sketching and coloring the experiences that formed their psyches and constantly embellishing those drawings through action and dialogue. At times, I forgot I was reading a novel. The characters felt so real to me that I thought I was reading a true story. (And, sadly, I'm sure much of it is based in truth.) Immaculate Conception is heartbreaking, funny, poignant, and hopeful in some ways in the end. This is a wonderful read for anyone who cares about people. It is also a tribute to the many who have been damaged through the callous deeds of others." ~ S.M. Stevens. author of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades.
"I found the book to be filled with drama, excitement and thrills. The literature beautifully describes emotions that represent loving parents, and I found the story to be very compelling to read." ~ Jeyran Main, book reviewer.
"This book is stunning with its realistic atmosphere and brilliant writing." ~ Darce, GR book reviewer.
"I didn’t know what to expect when reading Immaculate Conception, but now that I’m finished, I wonder how in the world I’ve lived without it." ~ Deana, GR book reviewer
"Only a gifted writer can tackle so many relevant themes, blend them into believable settings, keep a brilliant pace, create an active plot, and develop both story and character from the dialogue. This author and cast deserve a standing ovation." ~ Monika Martyn, author of The Lucky Man: An Act of Malice.