Laura DiSilverio
6 SeriesLaura DiSilverio is an American author known for her cozy mystery, suspense, and YA novels, including the Charlie Swift, Mall Cop Mysteries, and Book Club Mysteries series. She served as a squadron commander in the Air Force before retiring to focus on parenting and writing full-time. DiSilverio's diverse background includes growing up as the daughter of an Air Force pilot, which led to multiple relocations across the U.S. and to the Philippines.
In "The Reckoning Stones" by Laura DiSilverio, fifteen-year-old Mercy Asher is ostracized by her religious community after accusing Pastor Matt of rape. After fleeing, someone brutally attacks Pastor Matt and his wife, leaving him in a coma. Years later, Mercy, now a successful jewelry designer named Iris Dashwood, must confront her past when Pastor Matt awakens. She returns to Lone Pine to face the man who destroyed her life and uncover the truth hidden by the community. This standalone novel explores themes of justice, resilience, and the power of confronting one's past.
