Retired from law enforcement, Allie Marie began writing mysteries inspired by by colonial ancestors she discovered while researching her family tree. Her first book, Teardrops of the Innocent: The White Diamond Story, was released in the fall of 2015. As a second place winner in New England's Reader's Choice Awards competition paranormal category, it was followed by the second book of the series, Heart of Courage: The Red Ruby Story, winner of the IRC Readers' Choice Awards for Best Book in both Mystery Romance and Romantic Suspense categories, and the third book, Voice of the Just: The Blue Sapphire Story. The fourth book, Hands of the Healer: The Christmas Emerald, recently released in March 2018. 

An avid traveler with her husband, Jack, Allie uses her travel adventures to research her stories and genealogy pursuits. She and Jack also love extended camping trips. 

Visit her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Author-Allie-Marie. 

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