The Scarlet Key

A scarlet keyA bittersweet secretA corpse with cryptic tattoosWhen an envelope with a key and address lands on his newsroom desk, Seth VerBeek is thrust into a thrilling new crime adventure. The reporter's challenge is to identify the body of a tattooed lady. Why and how did she die? Above all, he must live up to his reputation: Seth VerBeek will know what to do.The cast of unforgettable characters includes a psychic tattooist, a greyhound trainer, a retired art teacher with an outrageous plan, and a personal handyman who fixes matters of the heart. Each character's story unfolds like a slow striptease. Layers of subterfuge come off one by one until all is laid bare.The Scarlet Key is a page-turner that tackles themes of positive ageing, finding love, psychic healing, forgiveness, and end-of-life choices. Debbie Terranova is an Australian author of historical fiction, crime mysteries, and gripping short stories. Her self-styled genre is 'fiction with a conscience': stories inspired by true events and controversial issues.She has published four novels and numerous short stories. In 2022, she was awarded a Special Commendation in the Scarlet Stiletto Awards for her story, 'Death on the Diggings'.Debbie is a former Human Resources professional and Research Fellow of the State Library of Queensland. Her formal qualifications are Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA). She is a member of the Australian Society of Authors and the Queensland Writers Centre.She travels extensively within Australia and overseas, in particular to Europe and the USA. People, places and history inspire and inform her writing. Her novels are listed below:'The Bootmaker of Berlin' - People lie, especially the ones you love. Page-turning WWII fiction, set in Germany, England, and Australia.'Enemies within these Shores' - What really happened in Australia during WWII? Historical fiction inspired by a true story about internment.'The Scarlet Key' - Every tattoo has a story. Urban crime mystery about body ink, clairvoyance, and deadly secrets.'Baby Farm' - How much is a baby worth? Cozy crime mystery about forced adoptions in the 1970s in Australia. Expect the unexpected when crusty newshound, Seth VerBeek, and his smart young associate, Cate Bradshaw, team up against crime. 'The Brisbane Mysteries' are gripping mysteries with a conscience, set in beautiful subtropical Brisbane (Australia).