Melissa F. Olson
8 SeriesMelissa F. Olson is an American author known for her urban fantasy and mystery novels, including the Scarlett Bernard series. She holds a film degree from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee. Olson resides in Madison, Wisconsin, with her family.
In "Dead Spots," the first Scarlett Bernard novel by Melissa F. Olson, Scarlett can nullify supernatural beings within ten feet, turning vampires and werewolves human and blocking witches' spells. She uses her ability to cover up crime scenes for Los Angeles's magical communities. Scarlett's secret is exposed when LAPD cop Jesse Cruz catches her at a murder scene and blackmails her into helping solve the case. As they investigate, the city's chief vampire, Dashiell, grows concerned about his empire's safety. The situation escalates when clues point to Scarlett as the killer, forcing her to use more than her powers to clear her name and catch the real culprit.
