Amethyst Drake is a passionate storyteller. She excels at crafting delightful characters and enjoys developing complex relationships among them. Mystery has always been her favorite genre to read, making it a natural choice for her writing. She aims to blend her personal experience with mental health and the moral complexities of intricate interpersonal relationships into engaging novels. Her first novel, The Scheme, was awarded the prestigious indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, recognizing 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.

Framed
Former intelligence operative Katherine Carson must prove Misty Vanderlin's innocence in her husband's murder. Her investigation into Baltimore's fine art world reveals a perfect frame job-and someone will kill to protect their secrets.