A native of New Jersey, Lynn Sheft earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and established herself as a professional copywriter and creative director in South Florida. During her career, she won numerous awards for her campaigns for regional and national consumer accounts. In addition, she wrote articles for magazines, provided editing services and was an adjunct instructor teaching ESL classes.

When she relocated to Connecticut, she turned to writing fiction full time, including short stories and novels. Her short story, “A Tryst with Fate” was published in Seascape: The Best New England Crime Stories. THE DEADLY GAME is her debut novel.

She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and lives in Madison, Connecticut with her husband Barry.