Clarence is an ex-con. Nobody cares … except a tiny girl named Bea. He was locked up in prison for sixty years. Now he's free in a nursing home. Still imprisoned by his angry heart. He's been set up. Bea's mommy, Katty was abused by a former boyfriend. She follows her family's tradition for living and parenting. Until the boyfriend comes back for their daughter. Released is a hero's journey through pain and guilt. Clarence goes where we all need to go-cussing and kicking at every step-to be released from shame.

Bonnie Lacy is the author of seven novels, two nonfiction books, devotionals, several children's books, and over fifty short stories. She is an independent author, has published two novels-Released and Rescued with the third in the series out in 2019, and one nonfiction-Rage Rising: My Walk Through the Dark Tunnel of Anger. Another nonfiction-Cash Envelopes: You've Never Had So Much Money-is due out in 2019. She loves the weird things: sink holes, caves, exploring cemeteries, old store basements where you might be glad you are wearing boots. Her writing reflects her interests! She loves to write about how the visible and invisible worlds interact, making for interesting characters. Somedays, she primes the writing pump by doodling-find samples on Instagram: @bonlacy. Visit her at: www.bonnielacy.com. Twitter: @BonnieLLacy.