“I grew up having the library as the best place ever. I spent a lot of weekends there as a kid - my parents would drop me off and leave me there all day. I would just sit in the back and read whatever I could find.”

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.