Saundra Mitchell is an author and screenwriter. The Vespertine, The Springsweet, and The Elementals, her companion novels, have been lauded for their rich historical settings, evocative language, and heart-pounding passion. Shadowed Summer, her debut novel, was an Edgar Award nominee, a Junior Library Guild selection, and an ALAN Choice in 2010. Visit www.saundramitchell.com for more information.