Tag Archives | hard-boiled

How A Cigarette Butt Solved a 34 Year Old Murder Case

As you already know, there are lots of reasons why I love Florida. This is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa Carson, lives. Despite its beautiful beaches and gorgeous weather, Florida is home to some cold case murders that for years […]

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Google Earth Solves Florida Mystery

As a mystery writer, I try to peer into the strange and mysterious side of Florida, which is part of the intrigue! It’s not only my love for beach weather that compels me to set the Hunt for Justice Mystery Series in the Sunshine State. It’s the rich history. There’s also something about the contrast […]

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Florida’s Real Life Mysteries and Bizarre Crimes

My readers know that I’m dedicated to writing thrillers that are believable as well as exciting. My plots are always at least theoretically possible. Very often, the things I learn about inform the fiction in my books. This was the case when I was writing my Hunt for Justice books set in Tampa, Florida, home […]

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Strange and Unique Attractions in Tampa

There are lots of reasons to love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa Carson, lives. One of my favorite things about the Tampa Bay Area (besides the natural beauty, of course…) is discovering the little nuggets of its […]

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Strange Crimes in Tampa

By now, you know that I love Florida. I know, I know— who doesn’t? But bear with me. I’m not talking only about Disney World and the beaches. As a mystery writer, I try to peer into the strange and mysterious side of Florida, which is part of the intrigue. It’s not only my love […]

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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge

One of my favorite things about the Tampa Bay Area (besides the natural beauty, of course…) is discovering the its unique history. That’s what a writer loves to do — we soak up everything. And in the process, we’re able to see how the big picture developed and show it to you through our stories. […]

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Cold Cases in Tampa, Florida

As you already know, there are lots of reasons why I love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa Carson, lives. Tampa’s beautiful sandy beaches, historic riverwalk, and laid-back culture are all appealing. Of course, as a mystery thriller […]

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What to do in Tampa Bay

This time of year when the temperatures drop below freezing in most of the northern hemisphere, I’m especially appreciative of my state’s warmth. But there are lots of reasons why I love Florida. Which is why my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where the fictional star of this series, Judge Willa […]

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Escape to Florida With Me!

Most of my Hunt for Justice books are set in Tampa, Florida, where Judge Willa Carson lives. Cold Justice is the big exception, taking place while Willa and her husband George are on a vacation in Michigan, where they run into murder. But from the first book in the series, Due Justice, to the most […]

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Fatal Game: Jess Kimball Thriller by Diane Capri

Heart Surgeon Convicted: Jess Kimball Investigates

Book #7 in the Jess Kimball Thriller Series is Now Available! Early reviews for Fatal Game are coming in now and they are stellar! (Whew!) When the world is against you, get Jess Kimball on your side! A heart surgeon is in prison. His wife kidnapped. Her driver murdered. The police files are thick. Video […]

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