Amethyst Drake
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Amethyst Drake is a passionate storyteller. She excels at crafting delightful characters and developing complex relationships among them. Her favorite genre has always been mystery, making it a natural choice for her writing. She aims to blend her personal experiences with mental health and the moral complexities of intricate interpersonal relationships into engaging novels.
Her first novel, The Scheme has been awarded the prestigious indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, recognizing its outstanding quality and impact on readers worldwide. This honor places it among a select group of reader-recommended, independently published books at the Book Readers Appreciation Group (BRAG). Amethyst loves reading all kinds of mysteries, suspense, and thrillers and enjoys watching classic detective and espionage dramas like "Murder, She Wrote," "Perry Mason," and "Mission: Impossible." She also loves hearing from readers! Connect by signing up for her newsletter at amethystdrake.com |
The Scheme
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Mystery
B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Katherine Carson, a former intelligence operative turned private detective, has never been in it for the money. But when a desperate CEO offers double her usual fee to find his missing daughter, she can't refuse. Set in Baltimore, 2009, what begins as a simple missing person inquiry transforms into a complex case of espionage, financial crime, and deep-seated grudges. For Katherine, this case strikes a personal chord, stirring up haunting memories from her own past. As unexpected connections emerge, she must confront her unresolved guilt. Can Katherine and her team of private detectives solve the case before it's too late, or will the turmoil of her past consume her?
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