Hello,
This souns like quite a story! I would be happy to edit your manuscript for you. I will need to read the book first, and then focus on speeding up the action in the first half of the book and find a way to start the novel so it grab's the reader's interest. In accordance with your instructions I will not do copy editing or correct the grammar in your novel.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Webb, and I’m a professional editor and proofreader with 36 years of experience, which includes working on fiction books, nonfiction books, memoirs, academic papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, sales and marketing copy, and textbooks. English is my native language and my Bachelor's degree is in English. I use Microsoft Word with the Track Changes feature turned on. Last year I edited/proofread 27 books.
I offer you excllent quality editing services. Here at Freelancer.com my work has earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating from my 171 clients, as shown at https://www.freelancer.com/u/jw010699.html. My clients have commented, "Julie was very good with making suggestions as if she had real ownership in the project's success."." “She was prompt, courteous, helpful, and skilled. I'm very pleased with her treatment of my work and will use her again.” “Julie does excellent and professional work.”
I would enjoy editing your manuscript and hope to hear from you soon. Congratulations on your new novel!
Best regards.
Julie Webb