Sometimes the only person who can think like a jewel thief is the daughter of one. . .
After a legendary Art Deco bracelet vanishes under suspicious circumstances, diamond recovery specialist Taylor “Hunter” is called in to recover it. What begins as a high-profile theft quickly escalates into something far more dangerous: a murder, a decades-old disappearance, and a hidden second bracelet tied to a mystery dating back to May 29, 1929.
As Hunter follows the clues, the
investigation leads from the elegance of the Wrigley Mansion to its historic
coastal counterpart, the Wrigley Mansion on Catalina Island—uncovering a web of
secrets that spans desert and sea. But she’s not the only one searching, and
someone is willing to kill to keep the truth buried.
Today, Wild
Women Authors
are pleased to feature Arizona author CB Wilson and The Water Diamond, a
contemporary mystery-adventure, a current release out of the Wild Rose Press.
This second novel in her Gem Hunters Mysteries series—an adrenaline-charged
adventure begins at Phoenix’s historic Wrigley Mansion and follows a trail of
secrets to Catalina Island.
First up is Taylor “Hunter” &
Glimmer, the Diamond Dog. Hunter agreed to answer a few questions—though she
insists Glimmer deserves equal billing.
Hunter, let’s
begin with how you would describe yourself. Depends who’s asking. Insurance
companies call me a diamond recovery specialist. Law enforcement sometimes
calls me a pain in the neck. My sister Hope says I have “boundary issues.”
Personally, I think I’m someone who prefers answers over lies.
With regard to The
Water Diamond, what pulled you into the case? A stolen Art Deco
bracelet at Wrigley Mansion. That should have been straightforward. Then
someone dies, a missing heiress from 1929 enters the picture, and suddenly I’m
chasing clues from Arizona to Catalina Island while someone else hunts us in
return.
Is this your most
dangerous case yet? You
mean beyond crawling through abandoned mines and crossing paths with
international thieves? Absolutely. The frightening part isn’t the diamonds.
It’s realizing someone has been willing to kill for this secret for nearly a
century.
Readers are
fascinated by your father, the legendary jewel thief known as the Silver Fox.
Does he influence this case? My father influences every case whether I
like it or not. People assume I inherited his instincts. Maybe I did. The
difference is that I use mine to return stolen jewels rather than take them.
Let’s talk about
Glimmer, the diamond-sniffing dachshund. Is she really that good? Yes. Glimmer
notices things people miss. She also steals French fries and refuses to work in
the rain, so she’s not entirely professional.
What makes The
Water Diamond different from your previous adventures? This one feels
personal. The deeper we dig, the more the mystery becomes about family, legacy,
and who deserves to own history. Also, Catalina Island has a way of hiding
secrets in plain sight.
Last, any advice
for readers visiting Catalina Island after reading the book? Watch the shadows
in the Catalina Casino ballroom. Keep an eye on the old Bird Park tiles. And if
Glimmer starts barking near the Green Pier… follow her.
The Water Diamond is available now
on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.
About the Author: Known for her
cinematic sense of place and high-stakes storytelling, CB Wilson draws on her
background as a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America to bring
authenticity to the world of rare jewels and high-value recoveries.
She is an award-winning Arizona
author, gemologist, and animal advocate and writes the Gem Hunters Mysteries
and Barkview Mysteries, blending real-world settings with gripping plots and
unforgettable characters—including Glimmer, the diamond-sniffing dachshund.
She can be found
at: cbwilson@cbwilsonauthor.com
No comments:
Post a Comment