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Apr 19, 2017 she is the author of the niki alexander mysteries, less dead, lost witness and a matter of revenge. And if youre a part of the mystery writing scene, especially in texas, you definitely already know her name. Now a counselor with a teen shelter, she may be his only hope in locating the girl. I am the author of the gritty urban niki alexander mysteries, less dead 2008, lost witness 2009, and a matter of revenge 2017. Shop mystery and detective books and collectibles abebooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When a homeless teenage girl wakes up in houstons tranquility park next to a murdered city councilman and then disappears, homicide investigator luis perez turns to his expartner niki alexander. Books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1 and over 1. Marliss melton, gennita low, teresa reasor, elle james, delilah devlin, stephanie tyler, j.
Though i tend to read mostly fantasy, im also a fan of noirs that have flawed, interesting female main characters. Laura elvebak is the author of the niki alexander series, less dead and lost witness. Jul 23, 2008 i really enjoyed less dead and plan to download the next book in the series. Polite and softspoken, you might look at laura elvebak and say to yourself.
I wanted a fresh, new beginning to my books, with new life and a new cover. In the books, christian learns to accept and to give love, but he does not know. She has just submitted to black opal books she said no. Sep 17, 2017 view laura elvebaks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1 oct 31, 2012. I wasnt going to read the book at first, certainly not all three in the trilogy. Researching teens for the niki alexander mysteries by laura. Ive been working on my art since childhood unabashedly using a lifetime of experiences living, loving and. The burglar who traded ted williams a bernie rhodenbarr mystery. Less dead a niki alexander mystery paperback march 28, 20 by laura p elvebak author. Authors showcase features the mystery of laura elvebak and. May, 20 new audio books less dead by laura elvebak. Her published short stories are searching for rachel featured in a death in texas, and dying for chocolate in the award winning a box of. When i decided to get the rights back on my two published mysteries, less dead and lost witness, i had no idea what i was in for. Laura elvebak author my books i am the author of the gritty urban niki alexander mysteries, less dead 2008, lost witness 2009, and a matter of revenge 2017.
Laura elvebak interview with david alan binder bio. View christine sullentrops profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Short stories about among other things a tattooed woman, children brought up by boarders in a boarding house, a woman who insists she is a relative, and a murderer sixty years after his crime. The craze for long books goes on and on and on books.
The smell of stale urine and dried blood filled her nostrils. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I find laura levines first person narrative engaging and laugh out loud funny at times. Laura had two screenplays optioned, and coscripted a 48hour film project. Among her published books, the reader of this blog will find. I have the honor and privilege of interviewing author laura elvebak today. The bright side the idyllic village of mireville, france, has been sunny for decadesever since henri blanchards father chased away the clouds. How is a goth teen involved in the murder of a city councilman.
Includes pages to list books borrowed, lent or given, book sources and book group contact information. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1. It all started when i attended thriller fest last year, put on by the international thriller writers. Pampered to death 2011 read online free book by laura. Laura elvebak i am the author of the niki alexander mysteries. Home of nelkin designs, unique knitting patterns designed by laura nelkin. Lost witness is laura elvebaks second niki alexander mystery, following her debut novel, less. If you have time, id love for you to visit my web site, im a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. Niki alexander is an excop turned counselor for a teen shelter. Former police officer niki alexander risks her life to find out. We visited the mausoleum for poetry readings, and then the gay bars. Less dead paperback august 24, 2008 by laura elvebak author. Aug 24, 2008 i really enjoyed less dead and plan to download the next book in the series. Niki is an excop turned counselor at a houston teen shelter for runaway and throwaway.
In the books, christian learns to accept and to give love, but he. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. After shooting a teenager in selfdefense, homicide investigator niki alexander quits the force and turns to counseling at a teen shelter. She is the past chapter president of mystery writers of american southwest chapter, and presently serves as treasurer. The city does have a palpable darkness just beneath all that beauty. Browse and buy a vast selection of mystery and detective books and collectibles on. Researching less dead, the first in the series, i was fortunate to have a former resident of montrose in my critique group offer to give me a different kind of tour one saturday afternoon. Dangerous undercurrents is book 6 in the valerie urniak mystery series.
View laura elvebaks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Dec 08, 2017 other great series to check out over the holidays is nicki alexander series, starting with less dead by laura elvebak. Laura elvebak interview with david alan binder david. Follow laura elvebak and explore their bibliography from s laura elvebak author page. But i have to admit that once i got started, i couldnt put it down. Laura elvebak settled in texas after leaving california, with varying stops in cities touching every corner of america. The flawed dance 2016 is a thriller set in philadelphia in the late sixties about a young woman escaping the abuse of her older lover who is fleeing from the mob. Milky eyes stared into hers, the eyes of a dead man. Steven moore blog archive interviewing author laura elvebak. Researching teens for the niki alexander mysteries by. The girl he found was less of a coincidence than it seemed and practically. Oct 27, 2016 laura elvebak laura elvebak is the author of the niki alexander mysteries, less dead, lost witness, and a matter of revenge, set in houston and featuring an excop turned counselor for a teen shelter.
Sharing reading suggestions for the holidays by jacqueline. A pageturning novel of psychological suspense ebook written by laura elliot. Less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1 kindle edition by. I wanted a fresh, new beginning to my books, with new life. Other great series to check out over the holidays is nicki alexander series, starting with less dead by laura elvebak. Less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1 kindle edition by elvebak, laura. She also authored the sixties thriller, the flawed dance, set in philadelphia in the sixties. After being a waitress, salesperson, gogo dancer, legal assistant and executive secretary, i am devoting the rest of my time on earth to writing about murder the perpetrators, the victims, and the people who seek justice done. Her short stories have appeared in several anthologies. She opened her mouth to scream, but instead tasted death. Cheves, author of stir, laugh, repeat fifteenyearold jessica keelings eyes stung as she forced them open.
Jan 15, 2011 includes pages to list books borrowed, lent or given, book sources and book group contact information. Pattern collections nelkin designs knitting patterns. This talented writer is also a screenwriter and has. Tonya royston has a wonderful ya series called the sunset trilogies that i loved. I really enjoyed less dead and plan to download the next book in the series. She studied writing at ucla, usc, beyond baroque, and rice university. Readers may be familiar with her past works, such as her niki alexander mystery series that includes less dead, lost witness and a matter of revenge. Less dead niki alexander mysteries book 1 kindle edition by laura elvebak. Apr 10, 2017 she is the author of the niki alexander mysteries, less dead, lost witness and a matter of revenge. She is the author of the niki alexander mysteries, less dead, lost witness and a matter of revenge. The police rule amas death an accident, but ama disagrees and shes out to get even. Drive along mulholland on the right night and you feel a not unpleasant tinge of jadedness and despair. She took me to restaurants, and teen hangouts like numbers, where they could buy nonalcoholic drinks and dance to live bands.
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