Milk and Murder - Paperback

by Frank L. Barham (Author)

Mary's mother attempts to abort her, but Mary survives to become an orphan from day one, suffering physical and emotional scars. After being bullied for years, Mary gives birth to a mentally handicapped son. He is her first and only love. Neurotically, she and Tim bond through breastfeeding. When Mary's breasts go dry, she hires prostitutes with whom Tim creates several pregnancies so the women can provide breast milk for Tim, but the pregnancies end under suspicious circumstances. When a prostitute threatens to leave, Mary kidnaps her, but the woman is discovered by a TV cable installer. He and the prostitute are murdered to keep Mary's lifestyle secret, but karma prevails with the help of a bill collector and a car wreck.

Author Biography

Frank Barham did his undergraduate studies at East Tennessee State University then attended The University of Tennessee where he earned an M.D. degree. After practicing medicine for a number of years, the attended St. Francis University where he earned a master's degree in health services administration (MSHA) and became a hospital administrator. Late in life, he attended Drew University where he earned a master's degree in the medical humanities (MMH), majoring in bioethics. He then continued his studies at Drew where he pursued a doctor of letters (D. Lit.) degree in ethics. Doctor Barham has published: Saving the World One Dog at a Time; The Religious Right is Wrong, the Ethics of Religion; Why Republicans Are the Way They Are and Puppy Love.