This third book in the Nikki Barnes Mystery series opens with a treacherous serial killer terrorizing the campus community of St. David University. Reverend Nikki Barnes enters the case when an overdose of GHB, the date rape drug, results in the death of one of her students. She immediately joins with her old friend, Police Sergeant Max Mullen, and his new, unpopular partner, Detective Ana Ramos, as they try to track down the attacker. Nikki's perceived interference in the case becomes a deadly challenge to the perpetrator. The action twists and turns until Nikki learns a truly evil person can hurt you more by hurting someone Close To You.Earlier praise for The Nikki Barnes Mysteries:"A wild roller coaster ride. Slowing only to build suspense for another surprise around the next corner."-Lou Allin, Author the Belle Palmer Mysteries."Murder, betrayal, frank eroticism, and more murder in a fast-paced mystery."-Gary Earl Ross, author Shimmerville."Riveting action, complex relationships and, yes, even the...sexual romp."-Sandra Morris, author By The Sea Shore.

Close to You: A Nikki Barnes Mystery

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Albarella, Joan

Mystery

Mystery & Suspense Pr

Nikki Barnes, Episcopal priest, Vietnam vet, and College Chaplain joins her old buddy Police Sergeant Max Mullen and his new partner Detective Ana Ramos as they track down a ruthless serial killer terrorizing the St. David University community.Old friends like Barrett Fairburn return and new characters enter like the sexy double-amputee Taylor Fleming.Nikki becomes a deadly challenge for the killer who sends her the threatening message, "I can hurt you by hurting someone close to you."Publisher's Weekly said, "The megabutch Nikki, who served a tour in "Nam, is not only irresistible to other women, she's invincible, escaping several attacks to kick butt and save the day."

Close To You: A Nikki Barnes Mystery (The Nikki Barnes Mysteries)

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

ALWAYS IN MY HEART The Life of Saint Marianne Cope is a one-woman play that follows the life of Barbara Koob who joined the Sisters of St. Francis when she was twenty-four-years-old and became Mother Marianne Cope, canonized October 21, 2012. She served as a teacher, nurse, administrator, and Provincial Superior in Central New York State, helping to open two of the first hospitals there. She then followed the mission call of God and spent the rest of her life ministering to the patients with Hansen's disease (leprosy) in Hawaii. She brought concern and spirituality to those condemned to darkness. Today, she continues to remain an example of faith, courage, and spiritual connectedness.

Always In My Heart: The Life of Saint Marianne Cope

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Though haunted by memories of love and loss from her years of sevice in Viet Nam, Nikki Barnes is finally putting back the pieces of her life, and very slowly opening herself up to feeling again. But she soon realizes that the college where she teaches is no haven from violence as she comes face to face with murder and betrayal.

Agenda for Murder

Rising Tide Pr

A Viet-Nam vet confronts her feelings for the Vietnamese woman and Amerasian child she was involved with 25 years earlier. When her feelings for her old friend Trang emerge, is Nikki's relationship with Dr. Ginni Clayton threatened? Through dark, rainy spring this story unveils layer upon layer of intrigue and romance. Enter Magpie, an old friend of the doctor. Is the purpose of her visit to Buffalo an innocent art show or something more serious? Who is trying to kill Nikki? Who can she trust? This page-turner will keep you guessing.

Called to Kill

Bella Books for Rising Tide