Nikki is the author of six books, including the Sam Tate Mystery Series. The first in the series, THE WEDDING CRASHER, is a 2019 KINDLE BOOK REVIEW Winner for best mystery/thriller. The second book, BIRD IN HAND, was named a 2020 Notable Book by the digital media company Shelf Unbound. Book three, FREEZE BEFORE BURNING is expected at the end of 2021. Other works include HOPE IN SMALL DOSES, an Eric Hoffer medal finalist and BookList book of the week, and THE FORMER ASSASSIN, a suspense thriller and Kindle Review category finalist for 2018. Nikki co-authored the interactive murder mystery musicals that make up the Café Noir series, published by Samuel French. She belongs to Sisters in Crime and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). When she's not writing about strong complex women, Nikki supports several non-profits. She is on the President's Leadership Council for Search for Common Ground, a conflict transformation group working around the world. She also exercises, bakes, and attends to the needs of her dog, Molly. Please visit her website and subscribe for updates