Merry Jones's writing is driven by an intrinsic need she describes as releasing pent-up energy, without which she becomes agitated and irritable. Her early career crafting video and multimedia for corporate clients honed a versatile approach that she now brings to her novels. This background allows her to weave intricate suspenseful narratives, drawing readers into compelling mysteries with skillful pacing and engaging plotlines.
The story centers around a mysterious woman known only as Vanessa, who is discovered at the site of a brutal double murder. With her true identity shrouded in secrecy and her silence adding to the enigma, the narrative explores the chilling circumstances surrounding her presence at the crime scene. As the plot unfolds, the quest to uncover her past and the truth behind the murders becomes a gripping journey filled with suspense and intrigue.
Harper Jennings faces a new challenge when her self-absorbed mother, Vivian, arrives with a new partner during Hank's first business trip since his accident. Despite her resilience through war, a drug conspiracy, and dangerous smugglers, Harper struggles with Vivian's controlling nature and the stress of the visit. The dynamics between mother and daughter reveal deeper themes of family conflict and personal growth, as Harper must navigate her complicated relationship with Vivian while managing her own life changes.
Nora Warren is the wife of a lawyer, mother of two young girls, and a murderer. At least, she feels like one. Nora is plagued by secrets surrounding her brother's death years before, so she lives as though he never existed. Now in her 30's, Nora suspects that her husband Dave is having an affair with her friend, the wife of a leading candidate for the U.S. Senate. When her friend's body is discovered, police determine she died by suicide. But Nora knows better. Her haunting memories leap to life, as does the hidden grim side of her nature. Will she act on her impulses and confront the killer, no matter the cost? Must she? How much will Nora risk for the sake of justice? And far will she go to protect the life she has built for herself?
Stumbling across a body while camping, Harper Jennings and Ranger Daniels blame the local militia, but when a fellow campers husband goes missing, Harper is drawn into the investigation.
Iraqi war vet and archaeology graduate Harper Jennings doesn’t believe in the evil eye. So when Hagit – the woman assigned to show her and Chloe, Harper’s fourteen-month-old baby, around Tel Aviv – drags the pair of them into a market to buy charms to ward off evil, it isn’t the bad luck she fears but the market itself. Close, dark and crowded, the place worries Harper, and when an American man seems to be in trouble, it is only the presence of baby Chloe that stops her from wading in to help. Later, to Harper’s dismay, she learns that the man she saw was murdered. So when she’s invited to take part in an dig fifty miles away, while her geologist husband Hank takes part in the international symposium that has brought them both to Israel, she accepts. It will be safer away from the market, she thinks. But Hagit, who’s coming along to look after Chloe, disagrees. She is convinced the evil eye is to blame, and that it will follow Harper wherever she goes . . .
