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I have very sad news to report, my friends. In mid-October, my dear husband of 38 years passed away. It was very sudden, but I am glad that he did not suffer.
Some new projects I've been meaning to tell you about are obviously on hold for a while, but do check back soon. Thanks.

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Hilda's latest adventure, Indigo Christmas, was released late last year. As Hilda deals with being a newlywed, she must invent new methods of investigation to help her friend Norah. I hope you will enjoy her latest adventure as much as I enjoyed writing about it!

GREAT NEWS! I just completed an exciting, fun project.

A new book, Foolproof, will be released in December, 2009. It is a collaborative work with respected mystery writers Barbara D'Amato and Mark Richard Zubro. Foolproof is an explosive, global thriller that you won't be able to put down! Click the book cover for more information.

I like to call my books “cheerful mysteries.” For despite all signs to the contrary, I continue to believe the world is a good place and most of her people are trying to do their best. So my books reflect that philosophy and I hope this site does, too.

Thanks for stopping by. I’d appreciate feedback about what you’d like to see here. .

Winner of the Agatha Award for Best First Novel (1995)

If you're a classic mystery lover, you're sure to enjoy her books -- her characters, settings, and stories have a depth not often seen in this subgenre.” - Mystery News