Martinsburg Woman Writes Fiction Novel of Political Intrigue

Gloria Blakely of Martinsburg has her first published novel.

Blakely's first published fiction, featuring political intrigue, is titled "What Does It Profit?"

"At the outset, I envisioned an easy-to-read, contemporary novel," Blakely said. "This fiction is not for the faint of heart. It is a thriller with the full array of action, colorful language and search for justice."

Blakely said the synopsis of the book is as follows:

"Gov. Malik Clinton-Fattah, the presidential candidate the people wanted, was unnaturally silenced. Malik's wife reacted. Her name is Aiwa, and she unleashed an invest...