A millionaire’s beautiful young wife.
A homeless woman.
A parish priest.
Three baffling deaths within days. No sign of foul play. No police leads. Even medical authorities can’t explain the cause of death. An unprecedented occurrence in Portland, Maine.
Ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott look for answers when their trip to this alluring New England town coincides with the mysterious deaths. As they probe deeper, they discover ominous secrets buried decades ago and ruthless killers who won’t let anyone get in the way of revenge.
“The author strings readers along with clever clues, mild humor, and a cast of thought-provoking characters.”
“Two very likeable crime solvers who are as interesting as the mystery itself.”
“Lots of twists and turns make this books a winner.”
Books by Sandra Nikolai in the Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery series:
(Each book can be read as a standalone)
False Impressions (Book 1)
Fatal Whispers (Book 2)
Timely Escape (Short story prequel to Book 3)
Icy Silence (Book 3)
Dark Deeds (Book 4)
Broken Trust (Book 5)
Cold Revenge: A Psychological Thriller (Book 6)
Box Set: Books 1-3
Box Set: Books 4-6
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Accomplished author Sandra Nikolai weaves ordinary characters into extraordinary, life-threatening situations, using the premise that evil often lurks in familiar places. She first pursued her passion for writing mysteries by publishing a string of short crime stories, garnering awards along the way.
A long-time fan of the genre, she is a fervent believer that the pen is mightier that the sword and that justice always prevails in the end—at least in her mystery novels. If you enjoy the challenge of solving mysteries, you'll love her thrilling series featuring ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott.