A suspense novel is only as good as its villain. Some suspense stories have more than one villain, but there is usually one driving force behind the suspense. One “big bad guy” (or gal) who is creating chaos in the lives of the hero/heroine.
Like heroes and heroines, a villain has a story goal. There is something he or she wants. Desperately. Desperately enough to threaten or even kill for. And, in his or her mind, the means they choose to employ to get what they want are justified. They not only have a goal, they have motivation to attain their goal.
Without giving away the story, the villain in Forgotten Treasure (Book One of the Ozark Treasures series) has a strong goal and a strong motivation behind that goal. And if someone gets in the way . . . let’s just say things won’t go well for them.
It’s obvious that the hero and heroine will cross paths with the villain in a romantic suspense book, but others, too, can try to prevent evil plans. Claire – pictured in the center of the above graphic – is an example of someone who attempts to thwart the villain in Forgotten Treasure. Her story is shared within the main subplot.
I like Claire. She’s in a tough spot right now. I hope things get better for her. I’d better keep writing . . .
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