Lisa Moreno grew up in Southern California. A gemologist by profession, she has been a guest lecturer at many colleges as well as being a gemstone expert on cable television. Poetry being her doorway into writing, she was recognized quickly for her gift of words and published frequently. Lisa has enjoyed the spotlight on stage in Las Vegas as well as other venues with her stirring words. She has two poetry books to her credit, "The Human Condition, Poetic Insights," and "Dreams Imagination & Destiny, A Poetic Journey."
Captured by the strength of entendre, she made the quantum leap into writing mystery novels. "The Girls 'Til Death Do Us Part" is her first murder mystery. It delivers shocking twists and turns with an unexpected ending leaving readers in utter surprise. No disappointment here for diehard mystery readers. Her second novel, "Ungodly Intent just made its debut. This international thriller takes you on dangerous trails through South America in pursuit of the people behind a plot to take down The Roman Catholic Church. Camille Santiago, an investigative journalist, is quietly summoned by the Pope to uncover the truth. The winding road she embarks becomes a jigsaw puzzle of Biblical symbolism, murder and revenge. Can she uncover the truth before the Church becomes victimized by the megalomaniac behind the betrayal?