Prayers of the Innocent
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As I was driving, I cried uncontrollably. I was so scared. I constantly looked through my rear view mirror, thinking I was being followed. I called Deena.
"Can I come over?" I asked whimpering.
"What's wrong?" Deena asked.
I need to talk to you, can I come over?" I began to sob.
"Yeah, you can come over, but tell me what's wrong! You're scaring me."
"I'll tell you when I get there. I'm about ten minutes away," I managed to say through my crying.
I made it to Deena's dorm about 6:45. As I pulled into the parking lot, I hit two speed bumps and parked crooked. I jumped out of my car and ran inside the building. Deena's room was on the first floor at the end of the hallway. I ran down the hall. I'm sure I passed several people who were probably wondering who this girl was running through the hall and crying. I pounded on Deena's door. As soon as she opened the door, I fell into her arms. I cried harder and louder. I hugged her so tight, like I hugged my mother. I wished she was my mother.
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About the Book
An intriguing and suspense-filled novel, Prayers of the Innocent is based on a true story of fraud and exploitation. The crimes occurred at historically black colleges in the south. The story follows a young college student who unwittingly is caught-up in bank fraud that leads to racketeering, sexual exploitation and theft. She only wanted a job to earn extra money. She did not consider the consequences she would have to pay to get it. Prayers of the Innocent is a story of fear, compassion and a need to protect. It is a story you will not forget.
"Factually correct, accurate depiction of events leading to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator of these crimes. Thank you for your time in helping inform others of the downfalls that can arise by associating with 'con-men'."
--Don Keller, Sgt., Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department
"A measuring stick or barometer for all students - female or male - to use when it comes to fraud."
--Robert Bennett, Student Affairs Director, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA.
--"It is not often that real-life is like an intense crime drama, but that's exactly what you'll find in Prayers of the Innocent. True Innocence meets true Evil between its covers, and a mother's heart follows it all."
--King Hoover, Host/Books in Review, CCTV CH-31, Fort Worth, TX
"A story every parent, student, college and university staff member should read; a real page-turner. Ms. Weaks has done us a favor by revealing such a deceptive act."
--Margaret Burroughs, Author, Life Lessons for the Christian Journey
"I could not put it down. A very interesting story, Cynthia did a wonderful job telling the story in such a vivid manner. This should be a great seller."
--Valarie Hatcher, Manager, Visions Bookstore @ The Vessel & the Sista 2 Sista Bookclub
About the Author
(photo) Cynthia Weaks is extremely proud of her freshman literary work, Prayers of the Innocent. Finding her daughter unintentionally involved in criminal activity broke her heart, but strengthen her resolve to find the real criminal. Weaks is owner and director of The Little Teapoat Daycare Center, founded in Fort Worth in 1993; and president of Banks Entertainment, a company founded by her eldest daughter. Weaks is a wife, a mother of four daughters, has one grandchild and is a long-time Fort Worth resident.
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