RAMONA AUTHOR TO INTRODUCE NEW MYSTERY NOVEL NOV. 8

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November 5, 2014 (Ramona)--Ramona Author Joyce T. Strand will introduce her newest mystery novel, Hilltop Sunset, at Unicorn Books and Gifts, 738 Main St.; Ramona, CA on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Strand will be available to sign copies and discuss the new mystery.



Hilltop Sunset, is the first of a new series featuring protagonist Brynn Bancroft, a financial guru in transition to winemaker from corporate executive. Brynn Bancroft is a minor character in Strand’s novels On Message, Open Meetings, and Fair Disclosure three mysteries solved by Jillian Hillcrest, a publicist whose boss was Chief Financial Officer Brynn Bancroft.

About Hilltop Sunset

A mystery set in wine country pitting financial exec Brynn Bancroft against a determined stalker, a troubled love interest, and career clashes. Brynn Bancroft learns that a former employee who beat her nearly to death has returned to stalk her and her friend, Jillian Hillcrest, also a former victim. Recently divorced, Brynn turns to a new love interest only to encounter additional unwelcome issues. Meanwhile, short-timer Brynn, who has resigned from her Silicon Valley company, becomes bored fulfilling her remaining responsibilities there. She begins to prefer supporting the launch of her ex-husband's new hilltop winery while waiting to move to her next position. Between her stalker and her new love interest, Brynn faces a series of life-threatening events.

About Joyce T. Strand

Joyce T. Strand writes who-done-it mysteries directed at the avid mystery fan. They offer clues to help readers solve the puzzle. They also dispense red herrings, a touch of romance, and suspense. Although fiction, the Jillian Hillcrest and Brynn Bancroft mysteries are inspired by real California cases. She currently lives in Ramona with her two cats, a collection of cow statuary and art, and her muse, the roadrunner.

About Unicorn Books and Gifts:

Located at 738 Main Street, Unicorn Books and Gifts is Ramona's only bookstore, voted best bookstore in San Diego by city voter. In business since 2011, the independent bookstore is locally owned and operated by business partners Stacy Bart and Julia Dammeir. Unicorn Books and Gifts sells both new and used books, gifts, jewelry, crystals, candles, local fine artists works and pottery and carries a large selection of new age items. More information can be found at www.unicornbooksandgifts.com


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