Death was his art. They called him Leonardo-a master skilled in the art of murder. One year ago Cincinnati was his canvas. A scalpel was his tool. And women were his works-in-progress. FBI profiler Casey McKinley was one of them, a victim of his twisted genius. She has the scars-and the nightmares-to prove it. She would be his masterpiece. A new city, a new life, she finally feels safe. Until a series of familiar slayings plunges her back into Leonardo's game. She must cathch this clever killer before he can unveil his ultimate masterpiece. This time she'll play by a diffent set of rules-hers.
Ten years ago, Danielle decided she wanted to try to write a book. She set out to write something sweet, maybe even romantic, but on page 5, someone got shot and it's been that way ever since.
The Barry-award winning author lives with her husband, who is careful never to lurk in dark corners, and her two children. They split their time between San Francisco and the northern Rockies.
Her next book, THE ROOKIE CLUB, will be released in June 2006.



