About
Born in Germany, Elisabeth immigrated to Canada as a small child. A self proclaimed gypsy, Elisabeth left home in her teens and began her journey across the country, before stumbling into the media. She is the author of three novels - ‘The Jade Pendant’ and its sequel, The Obsidian Stone - as well as the newly released “Returning Love" Winters will find her writing books in beautiful Zihuatanejo, Mexico, while the rest of the year, still a gypsy, she travels North America as an importer of fine jewelry. Elisabeth is engaged to be married in 2011, and is the proud mother of a son and a granddaughter.
Description
<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>
Story Behind The Book
I The Jade Pendant is loosely based on a similar incident I experienced while vacationing in beautiful Zihuatanejo in the late 90's. Like Lydia, I too lost my business while enjoying the beauty that Mexico had to offer. There really was a Rodolfo and other colorful characters in the book and som (though not all) of the hilarious situations that Lydia found herself in really did happen. It will be up to the reader to decide what is fact and what is fiction. Either way I hope you enjoy reading my story as much as I had writing it.
Reviews
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;font-size:10pt;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">I just finished your book, "The Jade Pendant" and I wanted to tell you how much I loved the book. I have been going to Zih for 11 years now, and you completely captured the way that I feel about the town. Every time I am there, I can't help but think what it would be like to live there, even part time. <br />Is this book true to life? Did you marry Rodolfo? What a great romance! <br />I can't believe it finished the book in one sitting, but I just couldn't put it down. Are you still in Zih? I would love to meet you when I'm there next February, if you are there.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the WONDERFUL book!<br /><br />Judy <br />Portland, OR<br /><br />I could not put the book downa nd stayed up all night to finish it.<br />Cathy,<br />Port Orchard Wa</span></p>
