Accomplished author Sandra Nikolai weaves ordinary characters into extraordinary, life-threatening situations, using the premise that evil often lurks in familiar places. Sandra 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 than 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 first series featuring ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott. Her second series features Amber McNeil, psychic consultant to the police cold case unit. The stories in both series have been described as “fast-paced” and “thrilling.” Each book can be read as a standalone.