My first novel, GHOSTFIRE, was condensed in Redbook magazine (the first paperback original the magazine had ever condensed.) Then came THE GOD CHILDREN and THE PORTAL. Redbook also published my first short story, which was subsequently sold to several foreign magazines. "A Portrait of Murder" is my new mystery series for Berkley Prime Crime. The second book in the series, TO SKETCH A THIEF, the third book in the series, is in stores now. I hope you enjoy reading about sketch artist Rory McCain and federal marshal Zeke Drummond. I'm having a great time telling their story.