Catherine O'Connell divides her time between Chicago and Aspen, and sits on the board of Aspen Words, a literary centre whose aim is to support writers and reach out to readers. She is also a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. Catherine has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, the Cox network and numerous radio shows including WGN Radio's Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan. catherineoconnell.net @cathyinaspen
Ms. O'Connell is, quite simply, a hell of a storyteller, a master of plot, a tart observer of the social scene -- FRANK McCOURT Few pages are turned without revealing new, surprising twists . . . a clever, enjoyable read -- MARCEL BERLINS * * Times * * A tensely plotted tale of hen-party mayhem * * Woman and Home * * O'Connell's wry observations on the rich are hugely entertaining * * Chicago Sun Times * *