War takes its toll on the survivors, and those who participated in that first “Great War” became known as the Lost Generation. Their exploits eventually gave rise to the roaring twenties. Jade is one of those survivors. She has become a drifter, searching for a missing person, a murderer, then searching for herself. Her mystery adventures chronicle those searches.
About "MARK OF THE LION"
"Mark of the Lion sweeps the reader along with an irresistible narrative and literary drive. If you're looking for a fresh new mystery series, a vivid historical setting, and an especially appealing heroine, look no further. One of the most memorable mystery adventure stories I've read in a long time." -- Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon and co-author of Dance of Death."
Available in paperback
About "STALKING IVORY"
American Jade del Cameron returns to Africa in 1920 for her second adventure, and I do mean adventure … I've never wanted to go to Africa, but reading this series may make me change my mind … wonderful, inspiring book.” -- Mary Mason, Deadly Pleasures, Rating A.
Available in paperback.
"THE SERPENT'S DAUGHTER" Available Now in Hardcover
THE SERPENT'S DAUGHTER. Mystery and adventure in Morroco as Jade meets her mother and almost meets her demise.The mother-daughter reunion is cut short when Inez is kidnapped.
Jade's search for her mother leads to the ancient tunnels under the city where she finds a murdered man. The French authorities pursue Jade thinking she is responsible for this murder.
Jade leaves Tangier to avoid capture and begins an adventure that takes her to the markets of Marrakech and the Berber peoples of the Atlas Mountans - to find Inez del Cameron and the true murderers.
Pre-publication Reviews of "The Serpent's Daughter"
“Gripping intrigue… a spellbinding read.” -- Clive Cussler, bestselling author of the Dirk Pitt Aventure series
“... closer to Indiana Jones than Miss Marple … part adventure story, part mystery, part travelogue -- and overall a rattling good read.” -- Rhys Bowen, The Molly Murphy and Constable Evans Mysteries and now HER ROYAL SPYNESS, IMBA #1 bestseller and a designated Killer Book
- “a classy, smart, historical escapade across the desert in search of a murderer and a sacred amulet” -- Romantic Times
“Arruda is fast creating her own unique and popular niche in mystery fiction … a bold new heroine … a series that deserves a long life.” -- Nancy Pickard, Agatha and Macavity winning author of THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS
“captivating ... should appeal to fans of Elizabeth Peter’s Amelia Peabody series or the Indiana Jones movies” -- Publisher’s Weekly
“will grip readers from the moment Inez is abducted and never let's go until the final confrontation” - Harriet Klausner
“rollicking tale of adventure and suspense … stellar” – Library Journal
