donalee's books

CONFLAGRATION!

A historical mystery based on the true story of Marie-Joseph Angélique — an enslaved Black woman accused of arson in 1734 Montreal. Less than 24 hours after the fire began, she was sitting in a prison cell charged with setting the fire that destroyed 46 buildings.

HUNG OUT TO DIE

A mystery novel based in Nova Scotia that introduces reluctant crime fighter Riel Brava, CEO of the Canadian Cannabis Corporation. Ambitious. Attractive. Razor-sharp. And something else. Riel just wants to be left alone to do his job. But little things like murder keep getting in his way.

THE THONG PRINCIPLE

The Thong Principle has little to do with beachwear and everything to do with effective communication. It’s about ensuring messages are successful for the sender – and the receiver. It will draw you in and keep you reading with exercises, examples, and humour.

2024 Daphne du Maurier Winner for Excellence in Historical Mystery Suspense.

Spring 2023 Bookfest Award winner for Nonfiction (Business Communication).

Co-authored with Clare O'Connor, Celebrity Court Cases discusses the trials of O.J. Simpson, Robert Blake, Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Winona Ryder as well as the media focus on celebrities in court.

CELEBRITY COURT CASES: TRIALS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS