Gayla K. Hiss

Author Bio:

Gayla’s writing journey began with her hobby painting landscapes. In her imagination, characters and scenes came to life as she painted beautiful natural settings. Her inspiring novels combine her love for the great outdoors with romance, suspense and adventure.

She has been a finalist in the Daphne du Maurier contest and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association literary contest, and is a member of several writing organizations. She has also had the privilege of working for the Navy, NASA, and two Fortune 100 companies as a software engineer, and has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in engineering.

Gayla and her husband often tour the country in their RV, visiting many state and national parks. She enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling, and currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.

Dangerous Ground

It started with an anonymous note, but will it end in disaster? Uncle Owen had died mysteriously, and Deputy Marshal Kate Phillips wants to know why. After arriving at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in search of answers, Kate finds herself at the center of an ancient family feud and a land dispute.…

Avalanche

When Park Ranger Jenny Snowfeather runs into Deputy Marshal Chase Matthews at her brother's Fourth of July barbecue, she suspects there is more going on in Eagle Valley, WA than fireworks. After Chase confides that he believes the fugitive who killed his partner may be hiding out in the area, Jenny…