STAN TURESKY

Those Kept Close— A Peyton Fox Memoir

fictional autobiography of an elected public servant from
adolescence to the White House

About The Book

Peyton Fox has spent his life living up to the expectations of a powerful family legacy built on military service, leadership, and public duty. But after a dangerous SEAL mission leaves him wounded and struggling with memory loss, Peyton is forced to confront the emotional truths and unresolved relationships that have shaped his life.

As he recovers, fragments of his past begin to resurface, including childhood pressures, lost love, family conflict, and the growing realization that success and identity are not always the same thing.

Set between the coastal world of Maine and the political landscape of Washington, this compelling multigenerational story explores sacrifice, healing, ambition, and the emotional cost of leadership. Rich in character development and emotional depth, the novel is a powerful journey of resilience, redemption, and rediscovering one’s true self.

About The Author

STAN TURESKY has been engaged in government affairs since high school in Portland, Maine. His experience ranges from being a college intern in the Maine State Legislature’s research office, to working on political campaigns in both high school, college and graduate school. He earned a doctorate in Political Science at Brown University. His dissertation was analysis of the evolving role of the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee, from the chairmanship of Senate Henry Cabot Lodge to Senator J. William Fulbright.

His professional career includes senior positions in both the House of Representatives and United States Senate. His extensive experience as a lobbyist includes assignments for Federal agencies, museums, corporations, trade associations, foreign governments, and not for profit entities.

He and his wife, Gerry Otremba, divide their time between rural Maryland and Washington. D.C.

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About The Author

Sarah Piercy has always had a profound love for storytelling and a deep passion for supporting young hearts. With a background as a music therapist and over 18 years in early childhood education as a teacher, supervisor, and coach, Sarah understands how to gently connect with children. After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her own family dog, Buddy Bear, she discovered the healing power of writing. Today, she hopes her stories bring comfort, understanding, and connection to others navigating the loss of a cherished pet.

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