Melanie Osborne

About the Book

As a runaway from an institutional home for girls, Melanie Osborne grew up on the street, running numbers and working for hustlers. While getting her street education, she learned the skills that have made her one of the most sought-after private investigators in the business.

Now, fully licensed and bonded, she saves the life of a child who is being held hostage. During the rescue, Mel is shot. This forces her to look back on her life, to when her doings weren’t so noble.

Filled with grim reality as well as humanity, Mel’s world is not for the timid.

About the Author

Laura Johnson was born in Louisiana and grew up in New York. At the age of seventeen, she set out on her own. A student at HB Studio and trained by two of New York’s master vocal instructors, Laura says that “writing is another form of my artistic expression.” “I’ve always been involved in the arts in some form or fashion; that combined with my vivid imagination brought Melanie Osborne to life.” Today, Ms. Johnson is a supporting member of the Schomburg Center, a founding member of the National Campaign for Tolerance, and a devoted contributor to several animal rights organizations.