M. E. Hilliard is currently a full-time librarian who started out in retail merchandising. After twelve years of mergers, consolidations, and moves around the country, she went to graduate school and got a Master of Library Science degree. Originally from the Connecticut shoreline, she has never lost her love of quaint small towns, big cities, and fashion, so she indulges that in her writing. A life-long lover of mystery fiction, M. E. currently lives and works in Florida.
Praise for Shadow in the Glass:
“Easy to like and very smart.”
—Seattle Book Review
“For cozy aficionados, this read is sure to please.”
—New York Journal of Books
“A full on 'whodunnit' mystery laced with suspense, memorable
characters . . . [and] unexpected plot twists and turns that makes
for a compulsive page turning and fun read.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Hilliard does a bang-up job creating a chilling gothic
atmosphere.”
—Midwest Book Review
Praise for The Unkindness of Ravens:
“Hilliard’s crime fiction debut is a smash . . . Thrilling,
fast-paced, quick-witted, and full of nostalgic references to
Greer’s beloved literary detectives, The Unkindness of Ravens will
please fans of Christie’s Poirot and Marple, Louise Penny’s Armand
Gamache, and, especially, Sherlock Holmes.”
—Booklist, starred review
"[A] first-rate debut and series launch."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Plenty of red herrings and a nice setup for a sequel.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"Atmospheric...Readers who remember those classic girl detective
mysteries . . . will appreciate this book."
—Library Journal
“M.E. Hilliard pulls off a delightful high-wire act in The
Unkindness of Ravens . . . Readers who enjoy Louise Penny’s Three
Pines will enjoy protagonist Greer Hogan."
—Gwen Florio, award-winning author of the Lola Wicks series
“[An] appealing main character and enjoyable plot.”
—Dorothy Cannell, award-winning author of the Ellie Haskell
series
"Moody and tense, literary and urbane, and an edgy delight to
read."
—BookPage
“A terrifically entertaining and deftly crafted read from cover to
cover.”
—Midwest Book Review
“An intriguing murder mystery packed with plenty of red herrings
and loads of fun references to crime fiction from the golden
age.”
—City Book Review
"A chilling atmosphere . . . The book is well-plotted as the body
count rises. It's well-written . . . with a bit of an edge."
—Suanne Schafer's Bookshelf
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