Julia Wilde is one of the best wildlife cinematographers in the business. But while on location in southern Africa, she finds herself unfairly blamed for an accident that leaves several crew members dead. Blacklisted by the movie industry, she takes a job in the film department at a Midwestern university only to discover that tenure depends on her making a movie.
With a small crew of talented filmmaking friends in tow, Julia heads back to Zimbabwe to make a documentary about the Mambas, a fierce all-female anti-poaching unit who risk their lives every day to protect endangered species.
But as Julia soon learns, being behind the lens is no protection from poachers who will do whatever it takes to keep this movie from seeing the light of day.
Annie and Cerelli are finally getting married. But then Annie has a PTSD meltdown the night before the wedding and realizes that Cerelli is a trigger for her attacks. Can she still go through with the wedding?
In this bonus novella Depth of Field, continue the Annie Hawkins series with a new point of view. Longtime fans of the series will celebrate one more entry, and new fans (and old fans too) will find plenty of reason to start reading right from the beginning with Behind the Lens.
As a seasoned photojournalist I travel the world, documenting the lives of women and children, often in regions facing issues of social injustice.
I also extend my lens to the natural world. I’m passionate about wildlife and the conservation of endangered species.
Whether photographing intimate portraits or sweeping landscapes, my images demonstrate a keen understanding of light, composition, and the emotional resonance of a moment. My adventurous spirit allows me to access remote and often challenging environments, resulting in photographs that are both visually stunning and deeply informative.
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