The Mind Box UNCORRECTED PROOFS***

A famous Hollywood producer, Eddie Ealing, is found dead and mutilated in his mansion--a heinous killing that mimics one of his own grisly thriller films. Only days before, Eddie had received a disturbing e-mail message containing a blood-spattered picture of a young woman and what looks like a human heart, from a source known only as "Mike's Gifts." Notorious for his belligerent character and ruthless tactics, it seems like everyone had a grudge against the wealthy Oscar-winner--including his powerful family that runs a lucrative business based on memory research.

Assigned to this high-profile case is Detective Lane Daily, whose investigation turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game when her own dark secrets are discovered . . . and messages from Mike's Gifts begin appearing in her inbox

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Award-winning writer A.J. Diehl is the author of a report on crime and violence in the media. She's been featured as a spokesperson on radio and television, and in newspapers such as USA Today and The Los Angeles Times.

Previously a senior news editor who worked with ABC, CBS and NBC-affiliated TV newsrooms, Diehl also freelances for regional and national publications. She's worked in the magazine, music and concert industries, and has organized artists for the LAPD's D.A.R.E. program and other youth initiatives.

The Mind Box, her fast-paced debut novel, took "Editor's Choice" stripes at the San Diego Writers Conference. The manuscript also received high praise from Silence of the Lambs editor Richard Marek who penned the Central Park Jogger book.

Top writing awards also went to Diehl at the Maui Writers Conference and she's won several national awards for creative excellence.

A member of the RTNDA (Radio and Television News Directors Association), the LA Press Club and the SPJ (Society of Professional Journalists), Diehl graduated from USC with honors in journalism.