Amanda Traylor writes gripping murder mysteries and domestic thrillers with complex, capable female leads designed to keep you up all night. 

A Northern California native, Amanda Traylor had a fantastic time studying English and Journalism in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains and then a very serious time slaving away for a Master’s degree in media research in sunny Los Angeles. When she’s not staring at a computer screen, she is part of the fabulous team that puts on the San Francisco Writers Conference.

She currently lives in Colorado with her dashing, real-life hero of a husband, who inspires her villains and heroes alike, and their hellion of a daughter.