When a routine case turns deadly, forensic geologist Raleigh Harmon finds her career on the rocks and her life at stake.Special Agent Raleigh Harmon is good at her job, but not as good at bureau politics. As one of the few females on the team, she finds herself in a strange land when she's transferred from Richmond to drought–stricken Seattle. When a hiker suddenly goes missing and a ransom note arrives, Raleigh realizes there's no time for transitions. Vowing to find the missing college girl, she must rely on her forensic geology skills to uncover the truth, leaving no stone unturned.Gritty and poetic, with an evocative sense of place, a quirky cast of characters, a fast–twisting plot, and a compelling, complicated heroine, this superbly crafted mystery will keep you reading compulsively as hope runs short, the clock runs down, and the rivers run dry.

After the FBI suspends her for bending its rules, Special Agent Raleigh Harmon is looking for a chance to redeem her career and re-start her life.Sent undercover to a thoroughbred horse track, Raleigh takes on a double life to find out who's fixing the races. But when horses start dying and then her own life is threatened, Raleigh realizes something bigger—and more sinister—is ruining Emerald Downs.Yet she's never felt more alone.Her one contact with the FBI is Special Agent Jack Stephanson, a guy who seems to jump from antagonistic to genuine friend depending on the time of day. And she can't turn to her family for support. They're off-limits while she's undercover, and her mother isn't speaking to her anyway, having been confined to a mental hospital following a psychotic breakdown. Adding insult to her isolation, Raleigh's fiancé wants them to begin their life together—now—precisely when she's been ordered not to be...

When 15-year-old Raleigh Harmon finally conquers her worst fear--by trespassing, no less--she can't wait to tell her best friend, a smart-mouthed physics genius named Drew Levinson. Only Drew's gone. Really gone. And everybody's insisting she ran away, a claim that skyrockets Raleigh's suspicions: Drew Levinson is the least impulsive person she knows. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of city criminal codes, one rock hammer, and a stubborn streak as wide as the Chesapeake Bay, Raleigh scours for clues. Too bad even the cops aren't on her side. So was Drew secretly meeting somebody? Escaping her parents, who are total loons? Or is Raleigh's hunch dead-on: Her best friend didn't choose to leave. The first mystery in a series, Stone and Spark features Raleigh Harmon, future forensic geologist and formidable Special Agent for the FBI--provided she survives her high school years.

Product DescriptionWhen nobody talks... the stones cry out. In the searing heat of a Virginia summer, two men plummet from a roof to the sidewalk below. One is a white police officer. The other is a black man with a troubled past. Although hundreds of people stood at the scene, no witnesses come forward. When FBI agent Raleigh Harmon is assigned the case, she quickly realizes nobody is going to talk. The Bureau wants a quick verdict -- with or without the truth. To uncover the facts, Raleigh must rely on her forensic geology skills and her connections among Richmond's most powerful families. But can she she solve the case before her boss closes the investigation? And will her choices bring down everyone involved--including Raleigh herself? "Every once in awhile a book comes along that you want to share with everyone you know. The Stones Cry Out is one of those. With three-dimensional characters who could be your neighbors, fascinating geology tidbits, and a rich attention to details . . . ." CJ Darlington, Titletrakk.com "With a riveting story line, fascinating forensic science, and a pungent portrayal of the grimy side of Richmond, Virginia, The Stones Cry Out holds the reader in its powerful grip until the very last word. Sibella Giorello writes like a seasoned pro. No mystery lover should pass up this novel." --Fred Chappell, author of I Am One of You Forever "In an exceptionally skillful debut, Sibella Giorello brings to life forensic geologist Raleigh Harmon, a heroine who is surefooted in grisly crime scenes but feeling her way along the intertwining paths of life, love, and faith. Readers will follow her eagerly through this adventure and hope for more to come." --Ann McMillan, author of Civil Blood

Everything's going to work out. Time away always makes things better . . .That's what FBI Special Agent Raleigh Harmon believes as she boards a cruise to Alaska. A land of mountains and gems and minerals, the Last Frontier is a dream destination for this forensic geologist who's hoping to leave behind a hectic work schedule and an engagement drained of romance.But when a passenger goes missing and winds up dead, Raleigh's vacation suddenly gets lost at sea. The ship's security chief tries to rule the death a suicide, but Raleigh's forensics background points to a much darker conclusion: Somewhere onboard, a ruthless murderer walks free.Engulfed by one of her toughest cases yet, Raleigh requests assistance from the FBI and receives her nemesis—handsome Special Agent Jack Stephanson. As the cruise ship sails through the Inside Passage, Raleigh has five days to solve a high-profile murder, provide consultation for a movie filming onboard,...

Hers for the Taking: A Short Story

Raleigh Harmon's life seems as impossible to solve as the high–profile case she's pursuing.Closing her assignment with the FBI's Seattle office, forensic geologist Raleigh Harmon returns to her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, expecting a warm welcome. Instead she finds herself investigating an ugly cross burning at a celebrity's mansion and standing in the crosshairs of her boss at the Bureau. And the deeper Raleigh digs into the case, the murkier the water becomes...until she's left wondering who the real victims might be.To make matters worse, Raleigh's personal life offers almost zero clarity. Her former confidant is suddenly remote while her former boyfriend keeps popping up wherever she goes. And then there's her mother. Raleigh's move home was supposed to improve Nadine's fragile sanity, but instead seems to be making things worse.As the threads of the case begin crossing and double–crossing, Raleigh is forced to rely on her forensic skills, her faith, and the...

When 15-year-old Raleigh Harmon finally conquers her worst fear--by trespassing, no less--she can't wait to tell her best friend, a smart-mouthed physics genius named Drew Levinson. Only Drew's gone. Really gone. And everybody's insisting she ran away, a claim that skyrockets Raleigh's suspicions: Drew Levinson is the least impulsive person she knows. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of city criminal codes, one rock hammer, and a stubborn streak as wide as the Chesapeake Bay, Raleigh scours for clues. Too bad even the cops aren't on her side. So was Drew secretly meeting somebody? Escaping her parents, who are total loons? Or is Raleigh's hunch dead-on: Her best friend didn't choose to leave. The first mystery in a series, Stone and Spark features Raleigh Harmon, future forensic geologist and formidable Special Agent for the FBI--provided she survives her high school years.

Product DescriptionWhen nobody talks... the stones cry out. In the searing heat of a Virginia summer, two men plummet from a roof to the sidewalk below. One is a white police officer. The other is a black man with a troubled past. Although hundreds of people stood at the scene, no witnesses come forward. When FBI agent Raleigh Harmon is assigned the case, she quickly realizes nobody is going to talk. The Bureau wants a quick verdict -- with or without the truth. To uncover the facts, Raleigh must rely on her forensic geology skills and her connections among Richmond's most powerful families. But can she she solve the case before her boss closes the investigation? And will her choices bring down everyone involved--including Raleigh herself? "Every once in awhile a book comes along that you want to share with everyone you know. The Stones Cry Out is one of those. With three-dimensional characters who could be your neighbors, fascinating geology tidbits, and a rich attention to details . . . ." CJ Darlington, Titletrakk.com "With a riveting story line, fascinating forensic science, and a pungent portrayal of the grimy side of Richmond, Virginia, The Stones Cry Out holds the reader in its powerful grip until the very last word. Sibella Giorello writes like a seasoned pro. No mystery lover should pass up this novel." --Fred Chappell, author of I Am One of You Forever "In an exceptionally skillful debut, Sibella Giorello brings to life forensic geologist Raleigh Harmon, a heroine who is surefooted in grisly crime scenes but feeling her way along the intertwining paths of life, love, and faith. Readers will follow her eagerly through this adventure and hope for more to come." --Ann McMillan, author of Civil Blood

The Waves Break Gray: A Raleigh Harmon Mystery Book Six