I've decided to do an occasional profile of a rescued animal to promote some of the amazing animal rescue organizations out there. I'm starting today with Biggie! Shy and scared, Biggie was just another pitbull abandoned at Carson Animal Shelter in … READ MORE
ABOUT CAGED
“Dark and mesmerizing…channels equal parts KATHY REICHS and THOMAS HARRIS…” —Lisa Gardner
FBI neuroscientist Sayer Altair hunts for evil in the deepest recesses of the human mind. Still reeling from the death of her fiance, she wants nothing more than to focus on her research into the brains of serial killers. But when the Washington D.C. police stumble upon a gruesome murder scene, Sayer is called in to lead the investigation… READ MORE
ABOUT ELLISON
Ellison Cooper has a Ph.D. in anthropology from UCLA, with a background in archaeology, cultural neuroscience, ancient religion, colonialism, and human rights. She has conducted fieldwork in Central America, West Africa, Micronesia, and Western Europe. She has worked as a murder investigator in Washington DC, and is a certified K9 Search and Rescue Federal Disaster Worker. Ellison now lives in the Bay Area with her husband and son. READ MORE
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DOG RESCUE STORY: Meet Biggie
IN THE NEWS
PopSugar lists CAGED as one of the top thrillers to have on your radar this summer
Publishers Weekly calls CAGED one of the Best Summer Books of 2018
Library Journal reviews Caged, “Pathologically twisted…A good choice for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs.”
CULTURE & SCIENCE BITES
Flawed forensics? In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences found that many forensic techniques lack clear scientific foundation. To address these concerns, the National Commission on Forensic Science was created to examine everything from hair analysis to the use of DNA in courtrooms. Sadly the commission’s charter lapsed in April leaving many open questions about the viability of forensic science. More info