The Test
What was meant to bring this fractured family together may only succeed in ripping them apart—forever.
Renowned philanthropist and billionaire Paul Parnell had reached the pinnacle of monetary success, but not without cost. Had he put too much emphasis on work, and spent too little time with his family?
Determined to leave something far more valuable than money to his six children, Paul instructs his lawyers to create an unusual last will and testament. This unorthodox will, which stipulates that the lion’s share of Paul’s two-billion-dollar estate be given to the heirs who pass “the test,” was Paul’s last hope of creating a lasting legacy by inspiring his children to give back to society and embrace a code of moral values.
The six children: Rory, Frank, Dan, Monica, Carla, and Ashley, have only one year to make a difference. But what a difference one year will make.
Before these six very different siblings can complete the test, they’ll be forced to face their personal demons, and the incredibly evil influence that could claim one of their own.
Praise
FINALIST, ForeWord Book of the Year Award
FINALIST, National Indie Excellence Award
“Fans of TV’s Dynasty and Sidney Sheldon will like Gussin’s stand-alone suspense novel. The plot takes a number of terrifying twists before Gussin reveals the answer.”
—Publishers Weekly
“In King Lear, the dying king decides to divide up his empire among his three daughters, the biggest slice intended to go to the one who demonstrates she loves him the most. In this intriguing thriller, a man dies, leaving behind a vast fortune and a very unorthodox will.”
—Booklist
“Gussin’s plot is ambitious and well woven, like a colorful tapestry for a family legacy. Mystery readers who love family sagas will delve into this clever plot and root for this troubled family. The money is inconsequential… and Gussin’s story has its own rewards.”
―Crime & Suspense