Perilous Shadows (Desert Breeze) ~ college coed murdered in radio
station, set 1947
Goodbye Noel (Desert Breeze) ~ mother of an infant murdered, set
winter 1946/47
---Won 2011 Grace Awards in
Mystery/Romantic Suspense/Thriller Category
Burning Hearts (Desert Breeze) ~ arson, murder, and romance, set 1946
---Finaled in 2011 Grace Awards Romance/Historical Romance Category
Nike Chillemi has been called a crime fictionista due to her
passion for crime fiction. She was an Inspy Awards 2010 judge in the
Suspense/Thriller/Mystery category and a judge in the 2011 and 2012 Carol Awards
in the suspense, mystery, and romantic suspense categories. She is the founding
board member of the Grace Awards and its Chairman, a reader's choice awards for
excellence in Christian fiction. She writes book reviews for The Christian
Pulse online magazine. BURNING HEARTS is the first book in the crime wave
that is sweeping the south shore of Long Island in The Sanctuary Point series,
published by Desert Breeze. GOODBYE NOEL, the second book in the series
released in December, 2011 won the Grace Award 2011 in the Mystery/Romantic
Suspense/Thriller category. PERILOUS SHADOWS, the third in the series released
in July, 2012. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and
the Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers (Ning).
Perilous Shadows Blurb: ASIN: B008JLF1Q0 (Historical Romantic Thriller, late-1940s --- Sweet romance, warm intimacy,
sophisticated themes presented tastefully)
Pioneer newspaperwoman Kiera Devane is on a mission to prove a woman
can do a man's job, as she hunts a young coed's killer? Ace radio broadcaster
Argus Nye lost one love to a murderous fiend and his pulse races as he tries to
protect Kiera from herself as much as from this killer.
Kiera was doted upon by loving parent, but they were killed when she
was a girl and she was shipped off to live with a socialite aunt who had little
time for her. In her aunt's house, she learned life could be cold and cruel. As
a result, she grew up to be an independent and demanding professional woman.
Argus Nye, still bereft from the loss of his first love, can't
understand why this female reporter is mesmerizing him. As she takes chances
with her life trying to catch a killer, he's determined to protect her.
GOODBYE NOEL Blurb: ASIN: B006LTHI1I (Historical Romantic Thriller,
mid-1940s --- Sweet romance, warm intimacy, sophisticated themes
presented tastefully ---
Won the 2011 Grace Awards Mystery/Thriller/Romantic Suspense category)
The first body is found under a trimmed Christmas tree, the second as
they ring in the New Year (1947), the third goes head long out a window. Will a young pediatric nurse determined to make it on
her own be able to care for an infant whose mother was murdered and escape the
killer who has struck again? Can she trust the stalwart village detective with
her life and her heart as he works to catch this killer before somebody else dies?
Pediatric nurse, Katrina Lenart, grew up strong willed
and independent minded, while sharing her mother's flair for high fashion. When
the police chief gives her an orphaned baby to care for, her maternal instincts
take over and she's willing to fight anyone who might not have the infant's
best interests at heart, even the man she's growing to love. After an attempt
is made to kidnap the baby, she and the resolute village detective team up and
do some sleuthing, undercover at a cult as well as at a fancy ball.
Detective Ian Daltry is a widower with a child and is
not interested in a new love. Hunting a killer who stops at nothing has placed
him in the position where he must protect a beautiful young woman he's drawn
to. Is there's something he's overlooked in analyzing the case? Will he find
out what that is before this ruthless murderer kills someone he loves?
BURNING HEARTS Blurb: ASIN:
B0050PJSTY (Historical Romance Thriller, mid-1940s ---
Sweet romance, sophisticated themes presented tastefully --- Finaled in 2011
Grace Awards Romance/Historical Romance category
Can a sheltered young seamstress, disillusioned by the horrors of WWII,
escape an arsonist/murderer who has killed her employer and mentor, while
trying to decide if she can trust the dashing war hero who’s ridden into town
on his Harley—who some say is the murderer?
Erica Brogna’s parents doted on her and taught her to think for
herself. Many boys she grew up with had fallen in the WWII, shaking her
childhood faith. In rides a handsome stranger, at the hour of her most
desperate need. A woman who is her close friend and mentor is trapped in a
burning house. After making an unsuccessful rescue attempt, Erica stands by as
this man rushes into the inferno and carries her friend’s lifeless body out.
Lorne Kincade can’t out run his past on his Harley Davidson WLA, the
civilian model of the motorcycle he rode in the war. He’s tried. He’s been a
vagabond biker in the year since the war ended. His Uncle Ivar bequeathed him a
ramshackle cottage in Sanctuary Point, on the Great South Bay of Long Island,
NY and now he’d like to hope for a future again, repair the miniscule place,
and settle down. The only problem is, a young woman with hair the color of mink
is starting to get under his skin and that’s the last thing he needs.
My
unique talent: I have the ability to write authentic dialog that's snappy and
sounds right to the 1940s era in my historical. I also describe the atmosphere
of the decade so that readers feel as if they are there.
Share
something not many people know about you. I graduated from the Fashion
Institute of Technology and worked in marketing in the bridal industry.
Answering
to our fun little survey, Nike says -
Are
you a “pet person” or prefer no pets?
Pets, pets, pets. Was was a pet rescuer and as a result have a house
full of pets.
Would
you rather travel or stay at home?
Travel to any warm climate with a beach.
Do
you read more or write more? I used to
read more, but now the balance has changed. I write more.
Prefer
cake or pie? Neither. Not a big dessert
person. Unless it's authentic key lime pie.
Would,
or do, ride a motorcycle or prefer to ride/drive a car? Drive a car. My fav is a Jeep.
How
about taking the bus or walking? Yuk. I
do walk, but only with my dog. I'm an avid dog walker.
Are
you part of a big church congregation or a small church? Tiny urban church, laid back, Scripturally on
target.
Would
you describe yourself as happy or joyful?
Joyful as a lifestyle, but happy when the situation calls for it. Enjoy
both.
Do
you like to telephone people or prefer to use e-mail? Email. Don't have time for the phone. Hate
the phone.
Do
you eat at home or eat out? Home. I like
to cook and like to eat healthy meals. However, I also enjoy going out as a
family once a week, or on a "date night" with my husband.
Listen
to music or prefer quiet? Quiet: I'm not
that musical. Can't carry a tune, sing off key. I'm a joy during worship in
church, not.
Prefer
sunrises or sunsets: Both, as long as
it's on the beach. I like sitting in a lounge chair with a cool drink watching
either. Or a slow walk on the beach with my husband or my dog at sunrise or
sunset…probably sunset.
