Lu Erickson
Personal Information
Description
I love stories. Suspense, mystery, romance, drama, comedy--I love them all. Film or book, give me a good yarn over reality any day. My only requirement is that the characters catch my interest and don't let go. In writing my own stories, it's human nature that intrigues me more than anything. What makes a person do what they do? Say what they say? Why do they try so hard to do the right thing, but sometimes, even with the best intentions, fail terribly? Friendships also figure prominently in my stories because my own friendships have meant so much to me over the years. Whether light-hearted or gritty, in the end it's the relationships between people that make a tale worth telling. I live in California's Capital City, Sacramento, with my husband Pete and our rascally pup, Lilly. Lu Erickson is also known as L.L. Erickson.
Books
Thieves
A compelling psychological thriller of madness and salvation . . . To the Sacramento art community, Albert Metzer is the handsome, successful owner of a cutting-edge gallery. But Albert has secrets he dare not tell. Beneath the floorboards of his gallery lies a hidden room, which Albert clandestinely converts into his private gallery. He then befriends Jerry, a homeless man suffering from PTSD, and enlists him to help steal thirteen masterpieces, including one that depicts a captivating young man to whom Albert finds himself strangely drawn. As Albert's perfect crime unravels, so does his grasp on reality. The young man from the painting startlingly comes to life, convincing Albert to do his dark bidding. Can Albert's fragile mental state withstand the trauma of a shattered love affair, his growing doubts about Jerry's unreliable brain, the dogged pursuit by a criminal investigator, and most importantly, the malevolent power of the young man from the painting?
Of Mist and Shadow
A medieval adventure filled with noble hearts, dark deeds, and a love too deep to be denied... Gwendolyn Greyson's life is about to change in unimaginable ways. Her beloved father has recently died, and rebel knights threaten her home. Into this confusion rides the dashing Aidan Blakeslee, who informs her that, by order of the king, her land now belongs to him. England is in great turmoil, and the king has gifted Aidan Blakeslee, his most able and trusted knight, with the small estate of Lockshire to root out rebel spies. With their fates joined, Aidan and Gwen will face danger at every turn as past rivalries turn deadly, and Gwen will discover that the true threat Aidan poses is not to her property but to her heart.
The Arrangement
Widowed Gail Saunders learns from the haughty Earl of Savile that her young son has been left a mysterious legacy. At the same time she loses the lease on the small estate where she had been supporting herself for years. Lord Savile invites her and her son to stay with him while they look for a new home. Over the next few months though some strange accidents make her wonder who could be wanting to harm her.