Showing Itsy Bitsy Spider by Kimberly Shursen

In a world where money holds all the power, will yet another wealthy politician take his dark secrets to the grave?
Boston Mayor Jack McCallin watches his step-daughter Claire's every move, threatening that if she ever tells "the secret" she'll regret it.
Claire's world turns upside down when she hears her three-year-old daughter Lizzie singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider," the nursery rhyme song that will always serve as a chilling reminder of painful, childhood memories that will haunt Claire for the rest of her life.
Not knowing who to trust as the highly-regarded mayor has friends in high places, Claire confides in rookie Boston Globe reporter Matt Christenson who help Claire and Lizzie escape the mayor's Belmont mansion.
With the mayor's entourage hot just a step behind, a trail of murders follow Claire and Matt as they search for someone who will back Claire's accusations and testify against a pillar of the Boston community..
In a race for their lives, with no one believing the spoiled step-daughter of the powerful, wealthy Boston mayor, time is running out.
Mayor Jack McCallin is on a mission to silence the only person who can destroy his empire.

Editorial Review: "A novel that pulls no punches. The gripping story line grabs you from page one and takes you on an epic ride through family secrets, political corruption and the bounds of a mother's love. It's Chinatown meets John Grisham with characters you'll welcome into your heart page after page. What a debut from this talented author!"
-- Best selling author of The Breeders series Katie French