Leo Hoffman is a man of many contradictions. He's a Hungarian national traveling on a French passport, a wealthy businessman with no visible means of support, and a devoted father who hasn't seen his daughter in years. He is also a spy.Recruited by the Allies to help lay the groundwork for their invasion of North Africa, Leo intends to do as little spying as possible; he just wants earn his American citizenship, get to New York, and find his daughter. But while Leo dodges death in Morocco, two women from his past conspire to make sure he never gets that chance.As she did in Silent Lies, M.L. Malcolm vividly recaptures rarely-explored pieces of the past by blending real historical figures with fascinating fictional characters. From the Allies' early espionage efforts during World War II to Robert Kennedy's war on the mafia twenty years later, Deceptive Intentions tells the riveting story of two families struggling with the choices that war forced them to make, and the consequences that take a generation to unfold. "Malcolm is a fabulous writer with a captivating narrative style." - The International Herald Daily News "Malcolm paints a vivid picture of the time and place, and gives an excellent characterization of a complicated hero." - The Historical Fiction Review "The writing is smooth and engaging, drawing in and carrying the reader along effortlessly." - Bookends "Malcolm writes with skill and passion, and brings her characters and settings to life with rich description, believable dialogue, and expert use of tension." - The Road to Romance "A superbly crafted story, creatively capturing a slice of history with eloquence and realism." - In the Library Reviews M.L. Malcolm is a self-described "recovering attorney," with graduate degrees from Emory University and Harvard Law School. Her debut novel, Silent Lies, was published in 2005. In addition to writing fiction, she works as a freelance journalist, internet blogger, and public speaker. She has lived in New York, Florida, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, France, and, now, L.A. Used Book in Good Condition