In A Wife Turns Informant, Deborah Jones-Phoenix offers a raw, unfiltered memoir of strength in the face of devastating truth. This deeply personal autobiography traces her harrowing eight-year journey from devoted wife to police informant in a real-life criminal case that shook her to the core.

Deb’s story begins like any classic love story—romantic first dates, a dream wedding, and a picture-perfect honeymoon. But under the surface of their life together, a chilling darkness was growing. When Deb discovers that her husband Gerard Pepin, a man of power and influence, is secretly committing acts of sexual abuse and manipulation, her world collapses.

Deb makes the impossible decision to work with law enforcement. With unwavering determination, she becomes a key informant in a criminal investigation involving the Daytona Beach Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office. Her mission? To secretly obtain a taped confession from the man she once called her husband.

This is more than a personal story—it’s a true crime saga, a survival journey, and an inspirational call to action for women everywhere who’ve faced betrayal and emotional trauma.

Go behind the scenes of the investigation as Deb collaborates with Detective Vahey and Investigator Eckerson, gathering critical evidence in the pursuit of justice. Experience the emotional toll of living a double life—balancing moments of guilt, fear, and vulnerability while remaining steadfast in her mission to stop a predator.

This book is not only a gripping true crime story, but also an inspirational memoir of a woman who rises from the ashes of trauma to reclaim her voice, strength, and purpose.

Deb’s emotional rollercoaster will keep you riveted—from her internal conflicts and the sting of deception to the ultimate pursuit of truth. This isn’t just her story—it’s a story for every woman who has ever questioned her strength, her worth, or her ability to overcome.