Debbie Burke Books in Order

A terrorist plans to attack Montana’s electrical grid and frames seasonal worker Tawny Lindholm using a compromised smartphone. Pursued by federal authorities and fearing for her family, Tawny must expose the man who manipulated her before he strikes.

Attorney Tillman Rosenbaum sends investigator Tawny Lindholm to help his estranged father, whom he suspects is being defrauded. As Tawny uncovers layers of deception, she questions whether the wealthy man is a victim or part of the scheme.

A Florida holiday turns dangerous when Hurricane Irma strikes and Tillman Rosenbaum’s beloved coach disappears. Investigator Tawny Lindholm searches for answers involving a suspicious memorabilia dealer, risking becoming a bargaining chip in a deadly confrontation.

Investigator Tawny Lindholm becomes involved with her boss’s troubled children after saving his daughter from an overdose. As enemies target attorney Tillman Rosenbaum through his family, Tawny must protect the people she has grown to care about.

This writing guide examines how to develop convincing antagonists, from their motives and criminal thinking to the choices that lead them toward violence. Exercises and worksheets help writers construct layered villains capable of challenging a story’s hero.