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M.N. Norton wrote Helix months before the Russian invasion of Chechnya. As the invasion unfolded, her novel came to life as politics and war once again merged on a battlefield and the Russians again asserted their influence in the Caucasus. Their next step is to regain what they lost during the fall of the Soviet empire. Going a step beyond, Helix entails a CIA biowarfare project that has been unleashed in southern Russia. Helix is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Powell's and many other online booksellers.

Her second novel, A Death Without Malice, delves into the emotional hell of deciding to let someone you love to die. There is no easy answer, sometimes all you can do is hope for forgiveness. A Death Without Malice is available at Amazon.com.

The Aegis Conspiracy was the Platinum Remi winner for action/adventure (screenplays) at this year's Worldfest Houston International Film Festival.

Favorite quotes: "Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass." Anton Chekhov

M. N. Norton earned a BA in history and political science from Eastern Washington University. After ten years in politics, she decided to retire and focus on writing while earning a degree in journalism from the University of Idaho.

"Let me first start off by saying I haven't read such a good old-fashioned political thriller in a long time. Yes, we've all heard of John LeCarre and Robert Ludlum, but a new voice has just shouldered her way in.
Ms. Norton does a superb job of illustrating the pain and anguish wrought by past wars. In her novel, Helix, the author focuses on political and military turmoil in a small corner of the world known as Chechnya. From there, we are transported to the labyrinthine world of American security based in Washington D.C. and Langley, Virginia. Ms. Norton's rich characterizations, well-written plot and riveting action were a treat for this reader. In short, Helix finds just the right combination of politics, romance, adventure and wonderful characters that I would love to meet if they were real. This book is indeed a treat, and I highly recommend it while looking forward to more from this gifted author."
Denise Clark, Mystrevdata

"This book is full of suspense and one of the most intriguing stories I've read in a long time. The author has you on the edge of your seat and it seems to be so real. The story draws you deeper and deeper into it. Once you start it you won't be able to put it down till the last page is read.
I give this book 4 stars and recommend it to any one that likes suspense books."
Shannon Brewster, Sharpwriter Reviews

"This book melds history (Nazi aggression), with current events (Chechnya's struggle and the Muslim condition) and uses them cleverly as a backdrop for a spy thriller with some very innovative propositions. An excellent read."
Joseph Mania for Ebook Reviews

Review for A Death Without Malice:

"A Death Without Malice explores the issues regarding life support through the eyes of Marissa, a woman who loves her husband and yet is caught in an anguished state of limbo after he is placed on life support. Two long years later, she's tired, yet hesitant to make the decision to let him go.A Death Without Malice starts off with a bang and never lets the reader go. Caught up in Marissa's torments and hopes, the reader is taken along for a ride that explores questions concerning love, life and death, and the Right to Die. Author M.N. Norton includes every angle in this well written and fast paced read, from not only the major character's point of view, but those of George's loved ones as well.

A gutsy attempt, author Norton pulls the subject off with great attention to detail, well developed characters and a smooth flowing prose that will keep the reader engaged and interested as the story plays out.

One of the better developed attempts on this issue, M.N. Norton's A Death Without Malice will not only provide a riveting read, but prompt readers to stop and think about 'What If?'

Highly recommended read."

Denise M Clark, Gemini Book Reviews

Currently finishing edits on a screenplay documenting the evacuation of Dunkirk. This story explores the hell the sailors and soldiers went through to survive during one of the most aggressive military assaults in the history of war.

Helix is available at Barnes & Noble, Powells, Amazon, and many online booksellers.

A Death Without Malice is available at Amazon.com.

Platinum and Gold Remi winner, Worldfest Houston. Finalist/semi-finalist in several competitions. History/politics/journalism.

A Death Without Malice (screenplay): We all have to make tough decisions. Marissa Sheldon has the hardest one of all -- to decide whether her comatose husband should live or die. All rights available

The Aegis Conspiracy: (screenplay) The CIA put a hidden intercept code inside the missile guidance system of the US Navy's Aegis defense system. They can take control any time a weapon is fired. Why didn't they guess someone would come out of the shadows and find their secret? All rights available. Platinum Remi winner - Worldfest Houston.

Apple Barrel (screenplay): They're cute, they're small, and they will talk only to humans they trust. Not only can they talk, they sing they dance to an array of music. Apple Barrel is a sweet, heartwarming story about finding a way to survive with style. All rights available.

An Author's Tale (screenplay): Mardi Harper's life is turned upside down when the ghost of Socrates drops by to fix his new trial and her love life. A wealth of understanding from the old man, combined with a chance to find love with a real one, gives Mardi the faith to believe in both of them. All rights available.

An Angel for Raymond (romantic comedy/Christmas) is the story of a down and out former attorney who learns life lessons from a group of children who might be ill, but have more spunk than most healthy people. In return for their wisdom, Raymond gives them a Christmas to remember.

Screenplay: Romantic Comedy with a twist - Fitzgerald Whispers.

F. Scott Fitzgerald led an erratic life full of booze, writing and women. In a twist of fate, the granddaughter of one of those women has come back to haunt him.
She and a friend are sidetracked to Asheville NC. A 1930's playground of the rich and the famous, Fitzgerald spent years there as a writer and playboy while his wife convalesced at a nearby mental institution. Times change. Now he's there as a ghost. His mission is to help this troubled young women who in turn helps him put his past to rest.

Based on the short story, Three Men and Three Nights by Marilynn Wilkins.