Reaching for Sunrise: A Widow's Memoir

In the quiet corners of Marin County, California, a serene life is violently upheaved, leading one woman's battle against cancer to intertwine with a shocking crime that will test her spirit and redefine her path. Lokita's life takes a devastating turn when her husband, renowned Tantra instructor Steve Carter, is brutally murdered by three drifters during a peaceful evening walk with their dog Coco in Marin County, California. Already fiercely battling life-threatening breast cancer, her journey becomes a relentless quest for justice and survival. In Reaching for Sunrise, Lokita shares with grace and humor her transformation from profound trauma to unwavering strength, offering a story of hope and courage that will inspire those touched by loss, illness, violence, or who seek to be uplifted by the power of the human spirit. From the brink of death to the quest for justice join Lokita's journey through love, loss, and rebirth. Get your copy today and discover how courage can shine through the darkest moments. "This story is one of resilience — a how-to for not just withstanding the worst but emerging from the flames of hell with the ability to still hold love in your heart." — Vivian Ho, Journalist, Author of Those Who Wander: America's Lost Street Kids