Jeri Westerson (born 1960) is an American novelist of medieval mysteries and of gay mysteries under the pen name Haley Walsh. Westerson, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, originally had designs on a career as an actress but changed her major in college to design. After graduating, she continued as a successful commercial artist in the Los Angeles area for fifteen years before semi-retiring to start a family. She began writing seriously for publication two years after that. She became a newspaper reporter for the next eight years, writing as a stringer for several local papers to hone her skills. After that, she had several part time jobs while continuing to write historical novels, including tasting host and tour guide for a local winery, choir director and soloist for a church, theology teacher, and secretary. She sold her first medieval mystery novel, Veil of Lies, in 2007 to St. Martin’s Minotaur. Her series is styled a “Medieval Noir” with a hardboiled protagonist set in the Middle Ages. Her debut medieval mystery with protagonists Crispin Guest, a disgraced knight turned detective, along with his cutpurse servant Jack Tucker, received a nomination for the Macavity Award (Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award) and the Shamus Award for Best First Mystery, the first medieval mystery to be nominated for this PI award given by the Private Eye Writers of America. The second Crispin Guest novel, Serpent In The Thorns, was released in 2009, and received nominations for the Bruce Alexander Historical Mystery Award and the Macavity Award (Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award). The third Crispin Guest novel, The Demon’s Parchment, was released in 2010 and also finaled for the Macavity Award and the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award. In October 2011, Minotaur Books published her fourth medieval mystery entitled Troubled Bones. It received nominations for the Macavity, RT Reviewer's Choice, the Bruce Alexander Award, and the Agatha. In October 2012, her fifth, Blood Lance was released. Her sixth and last from Minotaur Shadow of the Alchemist, was released October 15, 2013. It was nominated for the RT Reviewers' Choice Award and was named by Suspense Magazine as one of the Best of 2013. Jeri is venturing into the world of the paranormal with an urban fantasy entry, Booke of the Hidden, currently being shopped by her agent. CONTENT: Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Series1. Veil Of Lies (read by Michael Page)2. Serpent In The Thorns (read by Michael Page)3. The Demon's Parchment (read by Michael Page)4. Troubled Bones (read by Michael Page)5. Blood Lance (read by Michael Page)6. Shadow Of The Alchemist (read by Michael Page)7. Cup Of Blood (read by Tim Campbell)Booke of the Hidden Series8. Booke Of The Hidden (read by Suzanne Elise Freeman)9. Deadly Rising (read by Suzanne Elise Freeman)10. Shadows In The Mist (read by Suzanne Elise Freeman)11. The Darkest Gateway (read by Suzanne Elise Freeman) Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
