Habeas Corpse, completed horror/urban fantasy novel
Habeas Corpse is a completed manuscript of approximately 80,000 words.
Theo Walker is a forensic technician with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, still lives with his parents, and he's also a zombie. When a serial killer targets potential risers, Theo puts his psychic talents to work to uncover the murderer. The problem? Eating human flesh is taboo in this post-apocalyptic society, and Theo's visions come from eating brains. Can Theo uncover the identity of the killer before his habit is discovered?
The Merry Meet series: If you want to commit murder, don’t frame a witch.
Merry Meet
Merry Meet, completed manuscript of approximately 76,000 words, cozy mystery.
Lilia Devlin, a feisty, psychic, spellcasting witch running a New Age shop, is fighting the loss of her home. When she finds the body of the opposing attorney dead from belladonna poisoning, she falls under suspicion. Her knowledge of and access to poisons, Westwillow Falls' distrust of witches and a detective on a personal crusade combine to maker her a prime suspect in the murder. Can she unearth the true killer before she's eliminated herself?
Merry Part, work in progress, cozy mystery
When Lilia’s best friend Geoff’s father is found dead—the victim of an apparent Voudon ritual slaying—the community takes another close look at witchcraft. There’s more on the line this time, however, than candle sales, as Geoff’s family secrets unravel under Lilia’s scrutiny.
Merry Meet Again
Projected third installment of the Merry Meet series, cozy mystery.
Short Stories
Wendell’s Wonders, completed short story of approximately 4,400 words, fantasy
No one likes Wendell. He suspects the leader of the carny has it out for him, but he knows his own creations will kill him if they get the chance.
Other works in progress
Fortune Cookies (tentative title), work in progress, paranormal mystery with romantic elements
The voices in her head have more to say than she wants to hear. When Cecelia Deaves delivers a cookie bouquet to a pleasant elderly lady she gets a lot than she bargained for. A hit-and-run murderer takes aim, leaving her injured and awakening her latent ability to hear ghosts. A hot police officer in charge of the case provides more distraction than Cecelia wants to deal with. Her overbearing mother and sister increase their efforts to control her life while she puzzles through the ghosts whisperings. And that pleasant elderly lady? Yeah, she's actually a gypsy fortuneteller who takes Cecelia under her wing to help her manage her gift, learn the ways of the supernatural and find the serial killer before he can take another shot.
Ink, work in progress, mystery/thriller
Tattoo artist Mica Harjo inks a very unusual design on a new client. She has no idea what the intricate circle tattoo means, but she’s about to find out just how important it is to a ring of international jewel thieves.