"Leonard becomes the center of focus after witnessing the murder of the County Commissioner, William Wood, by the mob. But things change when a young and beautiful reporter gets involved in the investigation. Aside from her beauty, Leonard is thrilled by Lexi Osborne's intelligence. Can there ever be any hope of him winning her, given that they come from two different worlds? This tale of murder, intrigue, and love features memorable characters. It's interesting to follow the investigation and see how Leonard evolves throughout the story. He is a sophisticated character and the narrative has a fluidity about it that quickly engages the reader. The humor is at times grim and poignant. Paul G Buckner has what it takes to keep a story balanced and gripping. Leonard P Valentine: A House Divided Cannot Stand will keep you awake the entire night. I couldn't put it down." - Divine Zape, Readers' Favorite