Ask Nicely and I Might

by Lorraine Elzia

A twisted game of bewildering intrigue proves positive that six degrees of separation bridge the gap between the sane and the insane. Alex Carlysle is a savvy homicide detective highly respected among her peers and on the fast track to make Captain. When her lover becomes the latest victim in a series of brutal murders, the investigation of the killings becomes personal for her. Not only has she lost the only man who ever understood her, but also catching the killer could be the break she has been waiting for concerning her career. Jade, on the other hand, resides on the opposite side of the law, abiding by a different set of rules - its Jade's way, or no way. Instead of enforcing the law, she is the thorn in its side. Motivated by an urge for revenge, she is a sexy enigma of a serial killer who taunts the police just for the pleasure of it while devouring her prey in the process. As the hunter becomes the hunted, two women, both at the top of their game, are destined for a massive head-on collision with each other. But the thrill of pursuit is not the only tie that binds them; they are also both driven by blood shed and a chain of circumstances that began in the subconscious mind. Ask Nicely and I Might is a racy thriller - fast, furious, and filled with sexy suspense. A wicked game of cat and mouse where time is rapidly running out and with the hunter and hunted lives on the line, they have everything to fight for . . . and everything to lose.

190 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

About the author

Lorraine Elzia has always had an admiration for both the spoken and written word and has exercised that gregarious gift in various venues. She began her writing career when the first short story she had ever written was accepted for publication in the acclaimed Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Wanting to expand her gift of sharing stories with a relatable message, Lorraine became a contributing author in eight more anthologies before releasing her own debut novel. Having been bitten by the bug of weaving words, she then added editor and ghost writer to her resume. Driven by determination of imaginative expression, Lorraine brings a creative and unique sculpting skill to the written word. As an in-demand editor, ghostwriter, and CEO of Aveeda Productions which offers literary services to self-published authors, Lorraine is consistently proving herself to be a breath of fresh air in the literary field and an aide for others to achieve their writing goals and dreams. In her ghostwriting capacity, she has penned stories for a dozen authors in genres ranging from religious to romance, erotica to Sci-fi, and urban fiction to autobiographies.

Lorraine is from Austin, Texas by way of Motown (Detroit, Michigan); her eclectic personality and life experiences include being an Army vet, a trained opera singer, a district court manager for over 25 years, a dispute resolution mediator, and an over nurturer of her family and friends. Lorraine considers herself to be a flower child growing wild who loves to travel while connecting with as many people as she can along the way. It is her desire that through the written word, delivered in different genres, she will be able to inspire, educate, and motivate others to see the beauty that resides within all people.