Coming in January: "The Man From Oakdale"

On January 6, 2009, AS THE WORLD TURNS (via Pocket Books) is releasing their third novel in three years. This time, the character of Henry Coleman is the "author" unlike the previous two, which were "written" by Katie Peretti. They were all actually written by Alina Adams.

Description
"This is the novel everyone in Oakdale is dying to read!"

Henry Coleman is Oakdale's self-styled Cary Grant. Why shouldn't a man who's as smooth as a martini and blessed with a wit that's just as dry write a novel starring himself and his gorgeous girlfriend, Vienna Hyatt? In this sophisticated adventure, Coleman puts all his investigative skills to use as he searches for a missing young woman...and dares to reveal some of Oakdale's most closely-held secrets, including a few of his own.

Synopsis
Desperate to locate her missing granddaughter, high-powered businesswoman Lucinda Walsh hires Henry Coleman for the job. Two years ago, Lucy Montgomery kidnapped her infant half brother Johnny in order to protect him from their manipulative father, Craig Montgomery, and Johnny's equally ruthless uncle, Paul Ryan. Now, both Craig and Paul are hot on Lucy's trail and it's up to Henry and his socialite girlfriend, Vienna, to find the lovely fugitive first.

Sweeping from the sun-drenched South American Republic of Montega to a nobleman's dangerous lair in Sweden, and infiltrating the United Nations in Manhattan, Henry and Vienna discover that the tentacles of Lucy Montgomery's life on the run reach far and wide. With assistance from Margo and Tom Hughes, Sierra Esteban, and Gwen and Will Munson, and challenged by the escalating tensions in their own romantic relationship, they confront enemies both seen and unseen who are locked in a power struggle with Lucy and Johnny at its center. But when Vienna herself disappears, Henry must race against the clock to complete his mission so they can both make it back to Oakdale alive.

About the Author
Henry Coleman lives in Oakdale, Illinois. The Man from Oakdale is his debut novel. He has previously worked as a nanny, a private investigator, a television station manager, and a limousine driver. He is most definitely not married.

Alina Adams is Creative Content Producer for AS THE WORLD TURNS and GUIDING LIGHT. She is also the author of "The Figure Skating Mystery" series of books.