A true bibliophile, Loretta Marion's affection for the written word began in childhood and followed her like a shadow throughout her life as she crafted award winning marketing and advertising copy and educational brochures. When not whipping out words on her laptop, she is traveling, enjoying outdoor pursuits, or is curled up with a delicious new book. Loretta lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Geoffrey, and their beloved Mr. Peabody, a sweet, devoted and amusing ""Corgador"" (Corgi-Labrador cross).
Praise for House of Ashes: Enjoyable...a fine cast of well-rounded characters and some intriguing whiffs of ghostly presences. --Publishers Weekly A haunting, atmospheric tale rich with compelling characters and a compelling mystery...Mysterious and entertaining, an absolute page turner. -- M. J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Tiffany Blues A layered, suspenseful plot, a cast of engaging characters, and a sympathetic heroine dealing with forces both earthly and supernatural...A perfect read for fans of Kate Morton and Susannah Kearsley. --Rosie Genova, national bestselling author of the Italian Kitchen mysteries Loretta Marion has woven a tale of mystery, suspense and family lore that will keep readers guessing until the very end. --Wendy Webb, bestselling and award-winning author of The End of Temperance Dare Loretta Marion laces a powerful sensory magic...that makes this haunting story linger long past the final page. --Heather Young, author of The Lost Girls