A.L. Falcon
A Dyslexic Scientist Writes Fiction
A.L. Falcon, a physician-scientist nestled in the scenic Upper Midwest, escaped business into the indulgence of writing compelling narratives. With an MFA in Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, Athena draws on her medical expertise to craft authentic stories filled with suspense, intrigue, and drama. She investigates the complexity of human experience, exploring intricate connections between misogyny, emotional manipulation, and the value of human life.
Beyond writing, Athena has a passion for bike commuting, Buddhism, and her double bass named Phoebe. Despite numerous hours of meditation, the puzzle of how to safely transport Phoebe on a bike remains unsolved.
Passion in the Bone (seeking agent)
Nurse Louisa Langston—a fan of osteology—discovers an inconspicuous medical anatomy theater where medical students dissect deceased poorhouse laborers and criminals in a church tower adjacent to Southwark’s St. Thomas Hospital. Refined features of a few cadavers raise intriguing questions: who were these well-bathed people, and why have their bodies bypassed consecrated graves? Stonewalled by Metropolitan Police who suggest frivolous girls make bad choices, Louisa avoids her brother’s matrimonial schemes by investigating the deaths in her ample free time after being fired for insubordination.
With childhood friend, law clerk Ellery Harris, Louisa
discovers a devious scheme involving murder victims trafficked to the medical college as cadavers, then reclaimed and transformed into articulated skeletons to be sold to private collectors. Females fetch a premium price, and the initial disturbing investigation becomes horrifyingly personal when Louisa discovers a link to the harrowing journey of her sister’s protégé. Louisa’s and Ellery’s amateur investigation puts them all too close to the macabre plan.
"Falcon’s ability to blend vivid characters, intricate plotting, and social commentary makes this a standout addition to the genre. It’s a story that challenges and captivates in equal measure, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page." --Literary Titan ★★★★
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