Red Flash
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Spanning decades and continents, the series follows the Stanovic family as they are drawn deeper into the glittering, dangerous currents of the international gem trade. What begins with a murdered child and a vanished shipment of rare paraíba tourmalines unravels into a web of obsession, family secrets, and the deadly pursuit of a legendary red diamond.
Former triathlete Dominick Stanovic is thrust into this violent underworld after uncovering the Russian Mafia’s role in his nephew’s death. His search for answers exposes his brother Sërg’s ties to the Red Mafia, a Brazilian criminal syndicate, and a cache of missing gemstones coveted by men willing to kill—and die—to possess them. Torn between loyalty, forbidden love, and the truth he can no longer ignore, Dominick must navigate a world where every alliance is dangerous, and every decision has a price.
From Denver’s historic Capitol Hill to the remote reaches of the Amazon, Red Flash delivers a smart, sexy, and suspenseful adventure about an immigrant family’s lust for gems and the high-stakes power struggles surrounding a legendary diamond. Murder, obsession, and the hunt for rare tourmalines will shatter fragile bonds and push two brothers to the edge as everyone races to claim the stones—some to steal, some to kill, and some to survive.
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About the author
Rita Hanner‑Ward is a contemporary American novelist and poet whose work blends emotional depth with international intrigue. Colorado‑raised and now living in Arizona, she writes romantic‑suspense adventure under the pseudonym Kiva Wolfe, drawing inspiration from her lifelong fascination with geology and the allure of precious gemstones. Her debut novel, Red Flash, first published in 2005 and republished independently in 2025, launched the Gem Provenance Legacy series.
Before turning to fiction full‑time, Hanner‑Ward enjoyed a vibrant career as a museum curator, pioneering hands‑on learning in exhibit design. She later worked as a fundraising consultant, PR specialist, and writing contributor. These varied experiences inform the rich settings, cultural detail, and emotional nuance of her fiction.
She recently completed Tears of Iemanjá, the long‑awaited sequel to Red Flash, and is currently writing The Price of Fire, the final book in the trilogy. A new mystery series is also underway. Between novels, she crafts poetry exploring memory, grief, and redemption, and divides her time between clay hand‑building and the antics of her incorrigible dog, Zorro.
