Her choices were a bribe or a bullet. With no one to turn to and nowhere to run, Jackie's dream life in her new Caribbean island home was now a deadly trap.

Have you ever wished you could just walk away from the stress of the rat race and start life all over again in a tropical paradise? That’s exactly what Canadian businesswoman, Jackie Morrison, actually dares to do.

Burned out from years in a high-stress career and fed up with freezing northern winters, she’d been yearning for a happier, more peaceful life. As the charismatic presenter of Mind Magic, a 'you-can-have-it-all' seminar, Jackie firmly believes she can manifest an idyllic life in the Caribbean, for herself and her handsome young lover, Christian. And in the summer of 1989, she makes the bold move to do just that.

Inspired by a true story, "Money Moth/Death Moth" is the gripping tale of one woman's struggle to survive her ‘dream life’ on a Caribbean island.

“… a harrowing tale, never short of astounding. Sensational… and at times unbelievable… a page turner.”
Ched Miller, Broadcaster

At first, sunny San Glorio Island does not disappoint – with its lush green mountains, beautiful beaches, wealthy expatriates and friendly islanders. True to their vision, the couple are ‘in the pool every day after work by 4 pm, drink in hand’.

But, within weeks, the island reveals a terrifying darker side and Jackie's dream shatters, testing her spirit to its limits. Hurricane Hugo smashes San Glorio, killing many and destroying thousands of homes - including theirs, while they cower for 12 hours inside a flimsy closet. Traumatized, they struggle to survive and to rebuild their life.

As the next two years unfold, Jackie bravely battles disasters death threats, hardship and betrayal. Finally, heartbroken, alone and caught in a web of corruption, Jackie is forced to decide whether to keep on fighting to rebuild her dream or to abandon the island and with it, her most cherished beliefs. But is escape even an option when the corrupt officials have made it clear that any attempt to leave the island will have dire consequences?

“Money Moth/Death Moth is a novel born out of a real-life experience, mined from memories… Joan Giannone demonstrates from the first lines of this gripping tale that she is more than up for the challenge, capturing us from the living, breathing opening scene and never letting go.” Dennis Stranack, Journalist

“Money/ Death Moth is a captivating story that showcases the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the most trying of circumstances. Giannone's tale leaves the reader feeling inspired and empowered because of how her heroine manages to prevail over whatever life puts in her way." Elizabeth Crawford, Writer

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