Jane K. Cleland is the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries, which have been referred to as an Antiques Roadshow for mystery fans. Her first novel, Consigned to Death, was a finalist for the Agatha, David, and Macavity Awards for Best First Novel. The second in the series, Deadly Appraisal, was published in April 2007. The third in the series is called Antiques to Die For, and will be released in April 2008 [all by St. Martin's Minotaur]. Jane used to own a rare book and antiques store in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and now lives in New York City with her husband.