“I can clearly trace my passion for reading back to the Jonesboro, Georgia, library, where, for the first time in my life, I had access to what seemed like an unlimited supply of books.”

American crime novelist based in Georgia, her career spans over three decades. She is best known for her gritty, character-driven crime fiction, blending psychological depth with Southern Gothic elements. Her work often explores complex moral dilemmas and the consequences of violence.