I am an award-winning storyteller, author, and performer with a passion to breathe life into a great mystery and romance, to seek justice for the disenfranchised, and to preserve and protect all things wild. My family lives on a dead-end road in the foothills of the Green Mountains. The story of EYE OF THE OCELOT and the character of protagonist Detective Abigail Fiorelli appeared as if by their own volition into my mind’s eye. Faith and compassion for humankind, devotion to those we love, and care for the natural world have always been my guiding lights. The true test of self is measured in how far we are willing to go to protect and nurture the things that we love. In EYE OF THE OCELOT, Detective Fiorelli puts it all on the line in order to seek justice for those who have been wronged. Pursuit of the perpetrators leads Fiorelli on a journey to a place beyond thought and reason—a realm from which she struggles to make her way back and continue the fight for justice. Abigail Fiorelli mysteries will appeal to lovers of an exciting mystery/thriller/suspense intertwined with a passionate, layered romance. Readers who enjoy a compelling read that is inhabited by diverse, richly-drawn characters with a great sense of humor, will love these books. EYE OF THE OCELOT is a page-turner for readers who gravitate toward stories that grow from the heart of relationships between strong and passionate characters who are working together in pursuit of justice.