Erika Chase is the Agatha Award-nominated author of the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series. The former owner of a mystery bookstore, she has spoken to many book clubs over the years, happily recommending authors and series. Her own book club places chocolate on an equal footing with the books they read. Her short stories have been published in anthologies and magazines, and short-listed for awards. She’s been an advertising copywriter, journalist, and community educator, as well as a long-time volunteer with the local police service. She resides in the home of her two Siamese cats.