Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.
This was a "push-pull" romance that depended on the machinations of a psychotic killer and the protection of a NYC detective of an out of state scientist. Three stars is generous but I did not dislike it enough to rate it as a 2 star book.