When Ellis isn't moonlighting as a coffee aficionada, you might find her adventuring through Transylvania, doing photoshoots in Old Town Bucharest, or otherwise trying to talk her husband into moving to Eastern Europe. She's a lover of history with a penchant for World War II and the Cold War, and her favorite places in the world are Wallachia in beautiful Romania and the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.(She's also an award-winning writer and budget-minded travel expert.)
""Popa seamlessly blends international intrigue, criminal machinations, and family secrets to captivating effect."" - The BookLife Prize ""The driving plot has a Dan Brown feel to it, with plenty of puzzles woven into this masterful thriller."" - John Benedict, Bestselling Author of Adrenaline ""Popa masterfully orchestrates a labyrinthine plot brimming with unexpected twists, pulse-pounding suspense, and heart-stopping revelations."" - Elicia Meairs, Netgalley