Author Melissa Saulnier

When Detective Emma Stone and FBI Agent Jeremiah Steele go undercover as an anniversary-celebrating couple in Murder on the Rocks, I didn’t invent that scenario out of thin air. I spent weeks digging into how the FBI’s undercover program actually works, the approval chains, the psychological strain, the tradecraft, the rules. What I found was both more bureaucratic and more dangerous than anything Hollywood typically shows. Here’s the truth about what FBI undercover work actu

If you crave stories that grip you from the first page and refuse to let go, then diving into the world of my books is an adventure you cannot miss. Imagine the biting cold of the Alaskan wilderness, the tense silence before a crucial FBI raid, and the tangled webs of conspiracy that keep you guessing until the very end. That’s exactly the kind of pulse-pounding experience I want you get with my novels. I’ve spent countless hours immersed in other stories, and I’m here to sha

Born From the Territory: A History That Runs Deep- The FBI’s presence in Alaska didn’t start when Alaska became a state in 1959. It goes bac

Shattered and guilt-ridden, Erik resigns from the FBI and retreats to Alaska, where he can work alone, trust only his instincts, and never again watch someone die while he waits for permission to save them. But The Architect has followed him north.

There’s cold, and then there’s glacier-fed stream cold. Even in summer, when Talkeetna enjoys long daylight hours and temperatures in the 60

Talkeetna still attracts dreamers, just different kinds. Instead of gold fever, we have what I call “freedom fever”, people seeking escape

Alaska draws survivalist and cooperative communities like no other state, and the reasons go far beyond simple geography. While the state's 663,300 square miles of wilderness provide obvious appeal for those seeking isolation, the real attraction runs deeper. It's about freedom in its rawest form.

FBI Anchorage Field Office has been operating since the early 1900s and handles many investigations involving Indian lands, fugitives, land

Emma doesn’t just play piano, she thinks through it. When a case stalls, when the evidence doesn’t align, when her logical mind hits a wall,

From History to Fiction This historical puzzle provided the perfect inspiration for my fictional murderous character. Talkeetna Cache Creek

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Talkeetna, Alaska, might seem like an unlikely place for murder. With its tight-knit community and stunning mountain vistas, it's the kind o

To create an authentic narrative, understanding the structure of the FBI is essential. Additionally, knowledge of the FBI's culture is vital

This spring, I'm launching a special series where I'll take you on virtual walking tours of the real Alaskan locations that inspire my novels. We're starting in the charming historic town of Talkeetna, the setting for my newest mystery, "Murder on the Rocks."