Jada Ryker is the author of the Takes a Dare mystery series and the Carr - Maah Consulting mystery/paranormal series. The books combine humor and murder in a total package of entertaining and fun southern adventures. At the same time, Jada sketches in addiction/recovery issues and childhood angst with a deft and compassionate touch. Jada spent the first twenty-odd years of her life in rural Kentucky, many of those years without electricity or running water. In her writings, Jada draws upon her early years of deprivation. Now, she lives in central Kentucky with her wonderful husband and their cat, rescued from the animal shelter. The cat rules the household and is also a kleptomaniac. Once, she stole a Bluetooth and hid it under the couch. It took her humans several days to locate her ill-gotten booty. In her day job, Jada works in higher education. She holds a masters degree in public administration. Jada's mystery adventures are available on Amazon in electronic and paperback formats. The Takes a Dare Series: Book One: Murder Takes a Dare Book Two: Mayhem Takes a Dare Book Three: Arson Takes a Dare (Available Spring 2015) The Karma Consulting Agency Series: Dog Days of KarmaEqui Knocks of Karma (Available 2015)Writers' Anarchy Anthologies:Heroes and Villains - As the Crow FliesCelebrating Mothers: Fond Memories and Fictional Muses - The Hand of Karma Available FREE online at http://writersanarchy.com/tag/mothers-day Jada loves feedback from readers, both one-on-one and through customer reviews on Amazon.com. Connect with Jada to share your thoughts about her books by emailing her at Jada_Ryker@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.JadaRyker.com.