
Diana Rowland
3 SeriesDiana Rowland is an American author known for her urban fantasy series, Kara Gillian and White Trash Zombie. She has a diverse background, having worked in various roles including law enforcement, computer forensics, and as a morgue assistant. Rowland earned a marksmanship award at the Police Academy and holds a black belt in Hapkido.
In "Mark of the Demon," the first book of the Kara Gillian series by Diana Rowland, Detective Kara Gillian of Beaulac, Louisiana, inadvertently summons an angelic being named Rhyzkahl during a routine occult ritual intended to catch a serial killer. The killer, known as the Symbol Man, has returned after a three-year hiatus, leaving demonic symbols on his victims. As Kara's first homicide case, she must navigate her unfamiliarity with such crimes while dealing with Rhyzkahl's haunting presence and an obstructive FBI agent. With the killer having already claimed thirteen lives, Kara must decide whether to enlist Rhyzkahl's help to stop the murderer. Her journey tests her skills and resolve as she confronts the supernatural elements intertwined with her investigation.