Trapped

About the Book

“Trapped” is a complex psychological story about Kay, who as a young woman escaping her troubled family, makes impulsive destructive choices, as well as establishing success in her legal career. Kay’s chronic distrust of others, and her unrealistic dreams of a different life story propel her into an isolated, ultimately dangerous existence. During her escapist journey, Kay literally travels from California to New York, from Florida to Argentina, to Brazil, and a return to New York. The NYPD plays an important role in this story, as do Kay’s abandoned family, a husband and three teenage children, whom we get to know over time. The writer has had prior professional involvement with the Nassau County ( Long Island, NY) Bar Association, and via her work with psychotherapy patients, with the Nassau County Police Department.

About the Author

Estelle H Rauch, a retired psychotherapist, was published in her field before writing fiction. She hosts a writers’ group in her Naples, Florida home during winters, while spending summers at Chautauqua Institution, New York. Mrs. Rauch joined their Literary Arts program, where she will present her second novel, “Sally’s Dreams.” The author’s novels, “Failure to Thrive” and “Sally’s Dreams” highlight male and female families and lovers negotiating challenging life events. Readers follow these individuals as they journey from painful failure to healthier choices; their dramas include involvement with the police and the courts. Optimistic futures are projected as possible outcomes in both stories.