Becca Whitmore arrives to investigate a diamond nabbed by MI-5, and encounters a handsome MI-6 agent, Aston Dane... Though an undercover agent for the Gotham Roses, Becca works closely with Zeek, her handler from the CIA, during this mission.

Scotland Yard - Also called Metropolitan Police.

MI-6 - This secret organization is called in when investigations out of the country are required. MI-5 is domestic; MI-6 is International.

MI-5

Inspiration for agent Dane came from a fascination for the fabulous BBC TV series, MI-5.

MI-5 dvd

 One of the things Becca remarks about the asscher diamond in evidence is its pink fourescence. This does not necessarily result from the ion-beam branding.
A diamond flourescing pink.

An Asscher-cut diamond

Want to see what a GIA report looks like? Click here.

Ion Beam Branding

For more info, go here.

And here!

A magnified view of the brand

Dane's ForTwo car (also known as a Smart car.) Isn't it cute?

Note: I spelled it incorrectly in the book, as FourTwo. Sorry!

Click on the car to check out the website!

Dane doesn't go anywhere without his iPod. He listens to classical, rock, hip-hop and international, but never, country!
Got an MP3 player? Did you know you can download Michele's ONCE A THIEF and the short story IN THE EVENT OF MY DEATH at iTunes or Audible.com?

Vertu Phone

Yes, it's made from platinum, and yes, it'll cost you about $30,000. Heck, she's an heiress! Why not?

Batman, anyone? Yep, Becca has a thing for the man. I felt the secret life she had taken on resembled Bruce Wayne's quest.
www.batman.com
Conflict Diamonds - diamonds used to fund military and terrorist acts. For an excellent explanation, click here.
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