Kathy Brandt

About the Author

     Kathy Brandt’s mystery series, featuring police diver and underwater investigator Hannah Sampson, debuted in 2003 with SWIMMING WITH THE DEAD.  The second, DARK WATER DIVE, was released by Signet/Penguin Putnam in July, 2004 and the third, DANGEROUS DEPTHS in May, 2005. The latest, UNDER PRESSURE, was released in June, 2006.   The Caribbean setting was a natural for Kathy.  She and her husband have been sailing and scuba diving in the islands for 18 years. She has attended diving classes with firemen and police officers and has had a front row seat as they trained in rescue and recovery techniques.  She holds both a B.A. and an M.A. and taught writing at the University of Colorado for ten years.  She has published dozens of articles in national magazines such as Women’s Sports and Fitness, Complete Woman, Sailing, Yachting, Heartland Boating, and Scouting Magazine.  Originally from Illinois, she lives with her husband in the mountains of Colorado.  Visit Kathy’s website at www.ksbrandt.com

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