In the latest Emma Winberry Mystery, we find the ever-vibrant 60-year-old and her significant other, Nate at the Performing Arts Center on Chicago's north shore. They are supernumeraries -extras-for the musical, and their dear friend, Delia is a strong voice in the chorus.
When the director calls 'break' and the players head for the refreshments, Emma's sixth sense tells her something is amiss with Delia. Usually a full-of-life woman, Delia seems tense and worried, and confides to Emma that she has misgivings about her son's recent quick marriage.
Nate pooh-poohs Emma's concerns, but her Guardian Angel does not, and Emma receives messages of concern and warning. Before Nate can convince Emma she is off-base, Delia has a stroke.
Emma rushes to Delia's side, where she meets June, the new daughter-in-law, and Emma's suspicions ratchet up. Is Emma simply being over-protective of her friend? Or does June have a secret agenda...one that could spell trouble for Delia and danger for Emma herself.

Early Reader Comment:

Emma Winberry, a vibrant and intelligent senior, sings opera, is protective of a friend in danger, and receives messages from her Guardian Angel in this most compelling and unique tale.
-F. M. Meredith, author of Dangerous Impulses

Author Bio:

Helen Osterman received a Bachelor of Nursing and later earned a master's degree from Northern Illinois University. Throughout her forty-five year nursing career, she wrote articles for nursing and medical journals. Osterman is the author of the Emma Winberry Mystery Series, and is a member of the American Association of University Women, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and The Authors Guild. She lives in Homer Glen, a suburb of Chicago.
www.helenosterman.com