After the tragic death of his beloved wife, Martha, Leo Hoffman felt he was doing the best thing for their daughter Maddy by sending her to New York where he thought she would be safe and loved. Little did Leo know that Amelia, the woman he quickly married in order for Maddy to be allowed in the United States, would abandon the little girl in a convent school while she carried on her scandalous lifestyle. He was a little busy trying to stay alive as World War II began to rage around him.

In M.L. Malcolm's new book, HEART OF DECEPTION, she continues the fascinating story of Leo Hoffman and the depths and extremes he will go to in order to keep his family safe. This sequel to Heart of Lies is a little slower paced than the first book, giving the reader a chance to experience more fully the heartache and fear that Leo experiences, as well as the bravery as he struggles to return to the one person he loves unconditionally -- his daughter Maddy.