

“Unmasked” is the first book in her De-extinct Zoo mysteries.Ĭall NMFRHM at 57. Her first book was the Tony Hillerman Prize winner, “Hearts of the Missing,” followed by “The Third Warrior” and “Spirit Daughters,” the second and third books in the Nicky Matthews mystery. Potenza taught biochemistry at New Mexico State University before transitioning to writing mysteries full time. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California at San Diego, Department of Biology, 1984 Ph.D. The Third Warrior by Carol Potenza (Goodreads Author) 4.

8, at the museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.ĭuring her talk, “Write What You Know: Creating Mysteries in a Historically Rich and Culturally Diverse State,” Potenza will discuss her process, the ghost stories woven through her novels, how her scientific background shapes her stories and the unwritten rules that can have a profound effect on a writing career, NMFRHM said in a news release. The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum’s (NMFRHM) monthly Culture Series will present Las Cruces author Carol Potenza at 7 p.m.
