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San Francisco crime writer and two-time EDGAR finalist GLORIA WHITE is the author of the VERONICA “RONNIE” VENTANA series. The novels all feature a bicultural (Mexican/Anglo), rule-bending private eye whose deceased parents were cat burglars and who herself is a professional at compromising burglar alarm systems--only she calls it “security consulting.” Her mentor is a handsome but grizzled alcoholic, an ex-boxer turned detective named Blackie Coogan. Ventana is, according to Publisher's Weekly, "an appealing protagonist who engages in intelligent, stylish sleuthing.

In addition to being honored with the Edgar Award nominations, other multiple nominations include the Shamus (from Private Eye Writers of America) and the Anthony. An audio book version of Gloria’s first novel was also named one of Publishers Weekly's Audio Best of the Year. The series has been published in the US, GERMANY, JAPAN, GREAT BRITAIN, and ITALY, and in audio book format.