About the Author...

Julie Bates grew up reading little bit of everything, but when she discovered Agatha Christie, she knew she what she wanted to write. Along the way, she has written a weekly column for the Asheboro Courier Tribune (her local newspaper) for two years and published a few articles in magazines such as Spin Off and Carolina Country. She has blogged for Killer Nashville and the educational website Read.Learn.Write.  

She currently works as a public school teacher for special needs students. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Southeastern Writers of America (SEMWA) and her local writing group, Piedmont Authors Network (PAN).  When not busy plotting her next story, she enjoys doing crafts and spending time with her husband and son, as well as a number of dogs and cats who have shown up on her doorstep and never left.

About the Books...

The Faith Clarke Mysteries
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Cry of the Innocent (2021)
A Taste of Betrayal (2022)
​Rise to Rebellion (2023)

News and Reviews...

“An absorbing, fast-paced, and contemplative whodunit.”—Kirkus Reviews

“[Cry of the Innocent] was an enjoyable read, the character of Faith was well drawn.”—Jim’s Books and Reading
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“Cry of the Innocent is a very satisfying debut to a promising mystery series! I can’t wait to read more about Faith Clarke’s adventures! I recommend this novel for fans of In the Midst of Shadows, Death of the Dance, and Cape Menace!” — History from a Woman’s Perspective