Elements of Mystery takes chemistry to a new level in the ongoing series of mystery novels by author Terri Talley Venters.
Carbon Copy Saga
"What if someone cloned you?"
Characters
Carbon Copy
The Allen Family
Lillian Elizabeth Allen (Lilly)
Main character. Lilly is twenty-four years old. She is six-feet tall with blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes. She was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She lives in New York City and works as a reporter/anchorwoman for WAOK News. Lilly graduated from the University of Florida with a Journalism degree.
Luther Edward Allen (Luke)
Lilly’s twin brother. Luke is six feet, two inches tall. He has blond hair and the same blue eyes as Lilly. He also graduated from the University of Florida. He's a firefighter for the FDNY.
Charlotte Allen
Overbearing mother of Lilly and Luke. Charlotte is petite and has the same blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes as her twins. She is the widow of Edward Allen of Charleston’s prominent Allen family. She lives in a mansion on the Battery in Charleston.
Summer & Soli
Lilly's and Luke's female Tabby cats.
At Create Life
Grier Garrison
Lilly’s boyfriend. Grier is six feet, four inches tall and devilishly handsome. He has green eyes and overgrown, sandy-blond hair. He’s the interim President of Create Life. He has an MBA from Duke University.
Dr. Michael Garrison
Founder and CEO of Create Life. Father of Grier Garrison.
Thomas Turner (Tom-Tom)
Head of Research and Development at Create Life. A stuttering albino.
Hilda
Maternity Ward Nurse. Also works for Create Life for extra cash.
Pauley
Works for Create Life.
Sammy
Works for Create Life.
At the Television Station, WAOK
Joe
Cameraman at WAOK. Joe is tall with dark, wavy black hair and baby blue eyes. He’s Lilly’s friend/confidant at the station. Joe is a charming lady’s man who is madly in love with Lilly.
Jennifer Jones
Reporter for WAOK. Jennifer is an aging, petite, dark-eyed, brunette. She hates Lilly.
Lenny Levine
WAOK Station Manager. Lenny is Lilly’s adoring boss.
Tin Roof
Lillian Elizabeth Allen (Lilly)
Main character. Lilly is twenty-five years old. She is six-feet tall with blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes. She was born in raised in Charleston, South Carolina. Works as a reporter/anchorwoman. Lilly graduated from the University of Florida with a Journalism degree.
Luther Edward Allen (Luke)
Lilly’s twin brother. Luke is six feet, two inches tall. He has blond hair and the same blue eyes as Lilly. He also graduated from the University of Florida.
Charlotte Allen
Overbearing mother of Lilly and Luke. Charlotte is petite and has the same blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes as her twins. She is the widow of Edward Allen of Charleston’s prominent Allen family. She lives in a mansion on the Battery in Charleston.
Joe
Cameraman at WAOK. Joe is tall with dark, wavy black hair and baby blue eyes. Lilly’s friend/confidant at the station. Joe is a charming lady’s man who is madly in love with Lilly.
Grier Garrison
Lilly’s fiancé. Grier is six feet, four inches tall and devilishly handsome. He has green eyes and overgrown, sandy-blond hair. He has an MBA from Duke University.
Britta
Lilly’s best friend and Bride-to-be.
Thelma
Lilly’s housekeeper.
Babs
Charlotte’s housekeeper and Lilly’s former nanny.
Captain Potts
Charleston’s Chief of Police.
Jimmy
Lilly’s contractor.
Gretchen
Luke’s love interest.
Colin
An Irishman following Lilly.
Victoria Ventures
Lilly’s childhood friend and bridesmaid of Britta’s. (Victoria is the heroine of the six novellas in the Under the Magic Collection.)
Chelsea Lynn Cobb
Lilly’s childhood friend and bridesmaid of Britta’s. (Chelsea is the heroine in Body Of Gold).
Thomas Turner (Tom-Tom)
Head of Research and Development at Create Life. A stuttering albino.
Pauley
Works for Create Life.
Summer & Soli
Lilly's and Luke's female Tabby cats.
Silver Lining
In Charleston, South Carolina
Lillian Elizabeth Allen (Lilly)
Main character. Lilly is twenty-five years old. She is six-feet tall with blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes. She was born in raised in Charleston, South Carolina. Works as a reporter/anchorwoman. Lilly graduated from the University of Florida with a Journalism degree.
Grier Garrison
Lilly’s fiancé. Grier is six feet, four inches tall and devilishly handsome. He has green eyes and overgrown, sandy-blond hair. He has an MBA from Duke University.
Luther Edward Allen (Luke)
Lilly’s twin brother. Luke is six feet, two inches tall. He has blond hair and the same blue eyes as Lilly. He also graduated from the University of Florida.
Charlotte Allen
Overbearing mother of Lilly and Luke. Charlotte is petite and has the same blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes as her twins. She is the widow of Edward Allen of Charleston’s prominent Allen family. She lives in a mansion on the Battery in Charleston.
Joe
Cameraman at WAOK. Joe is tall with dark, wavy black hair, and baby blue eyes. Lilly’s friend/confidant at the station. Joe is a charming lady’s man who is madly in love with Lilly.
Britta
Lilly’s best friend.
Thelma
Lilly’s housekeeper.
Babs
Charlotte’s housekeeper and Lilly’s former nanny.
Gretchen
Luke’s newlywed wife.
Colin
An Irishman following Lilly.
Summer & Soli
Lilly's and Luke's female Tabby cats.
At Castle Garrison, Isle Of Skye, Scotland
Victoria Ventures
Lilly’s childhood friend and Archaeologist. (Victoria is the heroine of six novellas in the Under The Magic Series).
Tommy Garrison
Grier’s cousin at Castle Garrison who is also an Archaeologist. (Tommy is the hero of the six novellas in the Under The Magic Series).
Sir Thomas Garrison
Earl of Castle Garrison. Father of Tommy Garrison.
Aurora
Lilly’s Ladies Maid and clone.
George
Butler at Castle Garrison.
Mrs. Sparkman
Head Chef at Castle Garrison.
Mulan
Asian clone & Pauley’s girlfriend. Helps run Castle Garrison.
On Create Life Cruise Ship
Thomas Turner (Tom-Tom)
Head of Research and Development at Create Life.
Pauley
Works for Create Life.
Luke's Lithium
In the United States
Luther Edward Allen (Luke)
Main character. Luke is twenty-four years old. He is six feet, two inches tall. He has blond hair and cerulean-blue eyes. He was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Florida. He is a firefighter for the FDNY.
Lillian Elizabeth Allen (Lilly)
Luke's twin sister. She is six-feet tall with blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes. She was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She lives in New York City and works as a reporter/anchorwoman for WAOK News. Lilly graduated from the University of Florida with a Journalism degree.
Grier Garrison
Lilly’s boyfriend. Grier is six feet, four inches tall and devilishly handsome. He has green eyes and overgrown, sandy-blonde hair. He’s the interim President of Create Life. He has an MBA from Duke University.
Charlotte Allen
Overbearing mother of Lilly and Luke. Charlotte is petite and has the same blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes as her twins. She is the widow of Edward Allen of Charleston’s prominent Allen family. She lives in a mansion on the Battery in Charleston.
Joe
Cameraman at WAOK. Joe is tall with dark, wavy black hair, and baby blue eyes. He’s Lilly’s friend/confidant at the station. Joe is a charming lady’s man who is madly in love with Lilly.
Summer & Soli
Lilly's and Luke's female Tabby cats.
On Create Life Cruise Ship
Gretchen
Luke's dream girl. Petite blonde with curly golden hair and blue eyes. Works as a nurse on the cruise ship.
Thomas Turner (Tom-Tom)
Head of Research and Development at Create Life. A stuttering albino.
Pauley
Works for Create Life.
Carbon Copies
The Krite Family
Charlotte Krite
Main character. Petite with blonde hair and cerulean-blue eyes.
Vera Krite
Charlotte's overbearing/tyrannical spinster aunt.
Clarice Krite Campion
Charlotte's older sister.
Lilly Krite
Charlotte's mother.
Brent Krite
Charlotte's father.
Katrin (Kitty) Campion
Charlotte's adorable young niece.
Pat Campion
Kitty's twin brother.
Otis Campion
Charice's husband.
The Allen Family
Edward (Ed) Allen
Charlotte's dream guy. He's tall, blond with blue eyes. He's the perfect Southern Gentleman from Charleston, South Carolina.
Ingrid Rupp Allen
Ed's mother.
Luther Allen
Ed's father.
Luther Allen, Jr. (Jr.)
Ed's older brother.
The Manchester Coven
Emzara (Em) Manchester
Good witch and next-door neighbor.
Malia Manchester
Em's ancient ancestor. (Malia is the heroine of Tantalum Tower--Book six in the Cauldron Series coming 2026).
Magdalina Manchester
Em's infant daughter.
At Create Life
Dr. Michael Garrison
Founder and CEO of Create Life. Father of Grier Garrison.
Thomas Turner (Tom-Tom)
Head of Research and Development at Create Life. A stuttering albino.
Hilda
Maternity Ward Nurse. Also works for Create Life for extra cash.
Pauley
Works for Create Life.
Grier Garrison
Dr. Garrison's young son.
Others in Charleston
Lilly and Luke
Newborn twins.
Captain Potts
Corrupt police Captain.
Father Francis
Priest at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
Karen and Claude
Charleston Socialites.
Kitties
Capri
Female orange Tabby with white paws, chest and belly.
Caesar
Male orange Tabby with white paws, chest and belly.
Constantine
Huge male, black and white cat.
Jaxon
Male orange Tabby kitten of Capri and Caesar.
Other kittens
Jackson's littermates--Lucifer (Lucy), Bently and Chevy.
Read the excerpts of my Carbon Copy Saga!
Carbon Copy’s plot had me completely intrigued. I recommend this one for fans of fast-paced romantic suspense.
Terri Talley Venters is the Queen of the Elements! Long Live the Queen!
Terri Talley Venters’ debut novel rocked! I loved it! Not all debut novels are written with such skilled talent, but Ms. Venters has done!