Harley Christensen
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Harley now lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her significant other and their own mischievous motley crew of rescue dogs (aka the “kids”).
When not at her laptop, she is an avid hockey fan and lover of all things margarita. It’s also rumored she’s never met a green chile or jalapeño she didn’t like, regardless of whether it liked her back. She is the author of the Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series and the Six Seasons Suspense Series. |
Gemini Rising (Mischievous Malamute Series, Book 1)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
THERE’S A BODY IN YOUR ALLEY… Arianna Jackson—AJ to her friends—and her occasionally well-behaved Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh, live a normal, uneventful, admittedly mundane existence, where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. Until it does. Early one morning, AJ stumbles upon a horrifying scene—a girl’s body lies broken in the dumpster behind her home, her face beaten and mutilated. A SECRET REVEALS YOU’RE LIVING A LIE… As if that weren’t enough to upset the balance of normal, things go from bad to worse when she learns of her connection to the murdered girl. Suddenly, AJ realizes her entire life has been filled with secrets and lies. A KILLER HUNTS FOR YOU… Together with her trusty sidekick, Nicoh, and BFF, Leah, AJ must search for answers. But can she, when finding the truth proves to be more deadly than living the lie? WOULD YOU SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH IF YOU KNEW IT COULD KILL YOU? Join AJ and her pals as they race to unravel the mystery of her past, where the pieces of the puzzle bring more questions than answers and the only certainty is the killer’s end game—AJ’s life. FIND YOUR TRUTH… Grab your copy of Gemini Rising today! |
Beyond Revenge (Mischievous Malamute Series, Book 2)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
SOME FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE MURDER Arianna Jackson—AJ to her friends—has experienced enough drama in the past six months to last her a lifetime. Finding out she’s adopted and a twin to the girl she found brutally murdered and dumped in her alley being among the headliners. And, of course, there’s her sister’s killer, still pursuing her and the secret she holds, despite assurances he’s currently locked away in a secure government facility. Unfortunately, even the best of intentions prevent her from living a drama-free existence when Charlie Wilson, a frequent client of her Mischievous Malamute photography business and an old high school friend, asks her for help after being arrested for a heinous crime he insists he didn’t commit. Sure, Charlie may be arrogant and self-centered, but in AJ’s book, being a jerk doesn’t necessarily mean he’s guilty—not of this crime, anyway. AJ quickly realizes her old pal may not be as innocent as she’d originally been led to believe when he produces a sketchy alibi and is less than forthcoming about a series of missing hours the day of the crime. Still, with or without Charlie’s assistance, she’s determined to find the truth, wherever it leads. Armed with her Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh, and best friend, Leah Campbell, AJ searches for shreds of evidence to prove Charlie’s innocence. But the harder they look, the greater the roadblocks they encounter as it becomes apparent Charlie isn’t the only one with secrets to hide and demons to bury. In fact, much more may be at stake, including the bonds of friendship. In a world that walks the tightrope of good versus evil while nudging the boundaries of black versus white, there are always shades of grey—where the truth you seek isn’t always the one you find. Sometimes the demons that haunt us are resurrected for something greater than revealing the truth. Sometimes the reasons go beyond vengeance…beyond retribution…beyond revenge. |
Blood of Gemini (Mischievous Malamute Series, Book 3)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
WHEN A COLD-BLOODED KILLER HAS HIS SIGHTS TRAINED ON YOU, IT’S PROBABLY A GOOD TIME TO START WEIGHING YOUR OPTIONS. You can run. You can hide. Or, if you’re Arianna Jackson, you can deal with the problem head on and give him a dose of his own medicine. Challenges arise, however, when AJ has to contend with a friend who has gone missing after being accused of a brutal murder, as well as the arrival of an unexpected visitor who claims he’s only got the best of intentions. Things quickly become as clear as mud when she’s not sure who to trust and risks losing more than her moral compass when it comes to deciphering the truth from the lies—it could mean the lives of those she cares about, if not her own. Despite obstacles being thrown in her path at every turn, AJ—with the help of her best friend, Leah Campbell and Alaskan Malamute, Nicoh—vows to tackle every challenge as it comes, whatever the outcome. What else can you do, after all, when your life’s been built on a foundation of lies and the only truth you know just came crumbling down? When all is said and done, decisions will be made, lines drawn—while others are crossed—and for some it will be the end of the road. |
Deadly Current (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series, Book 4)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
A much-needed vacay… Sun, fun and a few refreshing adult beverages… Not a trouble in the world—until murder hijacks the itinerary… AJ and her pals Leah and Nicoh attempt to escape their troubles in the Valley of the Sun for a short vacation in SoCal but quickly become targets when a wave of bizarre threats turns deadly for their friends. If they can’t put the pieces together before the perp’s next blow, they will risk leaving the beach with more than a few unfortunate tan lines. They just might get shipped back to Phoenix—in body bags. Deadly Current is the fourth installment in the captivating, seat-of-your-pants Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series. As always, AJ and crew seem to find themselves in the middle of the action, but this time around they may have gone from sinking their toes in the sand to being engulfed in the current, compliments of a faceless killer who’s end game keeps everyone guessing, right to the bitter end. Grab Deadly Current today to join AJ and company for another exhilarating ride. |
Gemini Lost (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series, Book 5)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
"They say the past always comes back to haunt us. I don't know who 'they' are, but I'd prefer a good haunting over the stuff that blindsides me every time I walk out the door." — Arianna Jackson Just when life doesn’t seem like it couldn't get any more hectic, AJ receives a call that embroils her in the search for the perpetrator who ambushed a local politician—one which seemingly points to her evasive, jack-in-the-box of a biological father. Upon confronting him, it becomes apparent that he's popped back up for more than a fatherly visit—he wants something that only AJ possesses. But can she trust him if it means destroying lives in the process? When delving into his mysterious past, AJ quickly finds that there are more questions than answers, many of which would be best served remaining buried. Before it’s over, she must rely on her intuition and conscience, because playing her hand could be deadly, as the cards will expose more than the secrets and lies of the players at the table. It will impact the lives of innocent people. Forever. Join AJ, Nicoh and pals in their pursuit of the truth in Gemini Lost, the fifth installment in this fast-paced and suspense-filled thrill ride of a series. |
Fatal Bonds (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series, Book 6)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Face down a brutal killer and risk your life in the process? Or deny a friend’s final request and let a murderer roam free, while justice goes unserved? Arianna Jackson has hunted down clues, pieced together impossible puzzles, and confronted the worst of humanity while narrowly escaping her own demise in the past. So while she’s not clear why she was chosen to solve a decades-old crime where others have failed, she’s never been one to back down from a challenge. Determined to fulfill the duty entrusted to her, AJ quickly faces more obstacles than answers in her pursuit of the evidence needed to identify a cold-blooded killer. Every time she makes a bit of progress, another thread unravels, and a roadblock is tossed in her path. It doesn’t help matters when her single line of support seems to be among those derailing her efforts, so she is forced to rely on an unlikely ally, not knowing if he is friend or foe. Time is ticking away, and the bonds of friendship, family, and allies are fractured, leaving AJ to trust her instincts to ensure a savage murderer is brought to justice. If you are captivated by stories packed with suspense-filled twists—the kind that keep you turning pages and guessing all the way to “The End”—then grab a copy of Fatal Bonds today and join AJ and Nicoh on their quest to expose a vicious killer and bring closure to the loved ones of a victim who can no longer speak. |
No Place Like Home (Mischievous Malamute Mystery Series, Book 7)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Look around your street. At your neighbors. You may occasionally wave to one another, but do you truly know them? Perhaps you don’t want to. Because what goes on behind their closed doors is not any of your business. Until it is. ~~~ Arianna Jackson’s best friend, Leah, is missing. Her car is abandoned at the airport. Her key possessions are still present. Blood is dripping from the trunk. A lot of it. Her last known sighting was at a club she would never frequent — one where people are lured to after-parties at vacation rental properties in seemingly quiet, normal neighborhoods. That is, until girls begin to go missing when the party is over. And others turn up dead. In order to track Leah’s path, AJ must elicit assistance from several unlikely sources who are at odds with one another, many of whom are known to have ulterior motives. Along the way, she must not only rely on these sources, she must decipher the truth from the lies in an underground world where silence is a non-negotiable. And the cost of admission may just be her life. While based on fiction, No Place Like Home addresses questions we are currently facing: Are you aware of what is going on in your own neighborhood? What are you willing to risk to keep your loved ones safe? Join AJ in this suspense-filled, edge-of-your-seat thriller as she races to find her best friend and bring her home. Alive. |
First Fall (Six Seasons Suspense Series, Book 1)
Suspense/Thriller
Six seasons to live. Six seasons to die. Sometimes killing Time is the only way to cheat Death.
Since escaping her tragic childhood where she was abandoned by not one but both parents and left to a bitter, unforgiving family, Harper Storm has mastered the art of being alone and is perfectly content blending into the shadows while the world goes about its merry, indifferent way. To Harper, life isn’t great, but it’s all hers.
Great, that is, until a bizarre encounter with a mysterious stranger shifts Harper’s world on its axis.
When this messenger relays a cryptic prediction of death—Harper’s—within six season’s time, she’s not sure what to make of the unsettling prophecy and at first, deals with it in the same way she has every other obstacle—she ignores it. Soon, she finds the prediction nagging her at every turn, hijacking the semblance of normal she’s so carefully concocted. And that pisses her off.
Just as she sets out to track the stranger down and demand answers—if she can even find her—a friend vanishes without warning and Harper surprises everyone, including herself, when she volunteers to lead the search.
Before long, her stellar skills as a chameleon leave her spinning when Harper finds herself slipping outside her comfort zone and into harm’s way as she delves into the shocking truth behind the girl’s disappearance. She realizes that in order to save the girl, she must also face the demons of her past and confront the reality of her unknown future.
But can Harper crush through her own barriers and rise to the occasion before time runs out?
First Fall is the first installment in the gripping, suspense-filled Six Seasons series, crafted by Harley Christensen, author of the Mischievous Malamute Mysteries.
Grab a copy of First Fall today and join Harper on her journey as she tackles the questions—what would you do if Death came knocking? And who are you willing to become to outsmart it?
Six seasons to live. Six seasons to die. Sometimes killing Time is the only way to cheat Death.
Since escaping her tragic childhood where she was abandoned by not one but both parents and left to a bitter, unforgiving family, Harper Storm has mastered the art of being alone and is perfectly content blending into the shadows while the world goes about its merry, indifferent way. To Harper, life isn’t great, but it’s all hers.
Great, that is, until a bizarre encounter with a mysterious stranger shifts Harper’s world on its axis.
When this messenger relays a cryptic prediction of death—Harper’s—within six season’s time, she’s not sure what to make of the unsettling prophecy and at first, deals with it in the same way she has every other obstacle—she ignores it. Soon, she finds the prediction nagging her at every turn, hijacking the semblance of normal she’s so carefully concocted. And that pisses her off.
Just as she sets out to track the stranger down and demand answers—if she can even find her—a friend vanishes without warning and Harper surprises everyone, including herself, when she volunteers to lead the search.
Before long, her stellar skills as a chameleon leave her spinning when Harper finds herself slipping outside her comfort zone and into harm’s way as she delves into the shocking truth behind the girl’s disappearance. She realizes that in order to save the girl, she must also face the demons of her past and confront the reality of her unknown future.
But can Harper crush through her own barriers and rise to the occasion before time runs out?
First Fall is the first installment in the gripping, suspense-filled Six Seasons series, crafted by Harley Christensen, author of the Mischievous Malamute Mysteries.
Grab a copy of First Fall today and join Harper on her journey as she tackles the questions—what would you do if Death came knocking? And who are you willing to become to outsmart it?
Winter Storm (Six Seasons Suspense Series, Book 2)
Suspense/Thriller
One season down. Five to go. Only a matter of Time before Death comes knockin’ at your door.
Fall shifts into winter and Harper Storm is nowhere closer to seeking out the mysterious girl who predicted her death, which—according to the messenger’s timeline—is just five short seasons away. Harper’s attention is diverted from her impending demise when she uncovers a thumb drive buried inside the sofa she’s begrudgingly taken possession of and moved into her studio apartment.
With the help of new computer genius friend, Phil Collins, Harper delves into the contents of the drive, curious what would provoke someone to go to such extremes.
Soon, they realize the couch’s former owner—the ex-wife of the man so eager to dispose of it—has tapped into something more sinister at the woman’s interior furnishings firm than a showroom filled with last season’s rejects. It’s a trail of breadcrumbs, one that leads her company right into the underbelly of a world that preys on innocence and rips at the soul of humanity.
Harper and Phil hit a dead-end in their search for answers when they learn the woman's not only vacated the country—she’s allegedly done so with her business partner on her arm and a sizable amount of the company’s money in her pocket—leaving them to wonder: did she hide the information in her attempt to uncover the truth? Or to conceal her own crimes—ones that could be worth killing for?
Once again, Harper places herself in the heart of danger—but will the price be worth the sacrifice this time around as she dangles her life and the lives of her friends in the crosshairs of a ruthless adversary with ties to an underworld that affords no mercy?
Winter Storm is the second installment in the nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat Six Seasons series by Harley Christensen, author of the Mischievous Malamute Mysteries.
Grab a copy of Winter Storm today and continue Harper’s hunt for the truth!
One season down. Five to go. Only a matter of Time before Death comes knockin’ at your door.
Fall shifts into winter and Harper Storm is nowhere closer to seeking out the mysterious girl who predicted her death, which—according to the messenger’s timeline—is just five short seasons away. Harper’s attention is diverted from her impending demise when she uncovers a thumb drive buried inside the sofa she’s begrudgingly taken possession of and moved into her studio apartment.
With the help of new computer genius friend, Phil Collins, Harper delves into the contents of the drive, curious what would provoke someone to go to such extremes.
Soon, they realize the couch’s former owner—the ex-wife of the man so eager to dispose of it—has tapped into something more sinister at the woman’s interior furnishings firm than a showroom filled with last season’s rejects. It’s a trail of breadcrumbs, one that leads her company right into the underbelly of a world that preys on innocence and rips at the soul of humanity.
Harper and Phil hit a dead-end in their search for answers when they learn the woman's not only vacated the country—she’s allegedly done so with her business partner on her arm and a sizable amount of the company’s money in her pocket—leaving them to wonder: did she hide the information in her attempt to uncover the truth? Or to conceal her own crimes—ones that could be worth killing for?
Once again, Harper places herself in the heart of danger—but will the price be worth the sacrifice this time around as she dangles her life and the lives of her friends in the crosshairs of a ruthless adversary with ties to an underworld that affords no mercy?
Winter Storm is the second installment in the nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat Six Seasons series by Harley Christensen, author of the Mischievous Malamute Mysteries.
Grab a copy of Winter Storm today and continue Harper’s hunt for the truth!