The people behind the books

Meet the co-authors

From small-town mysteries to covert operations, these collaborations open new corners of the library. Meet nine writers, explore their shared series, and find a first book.

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01 / CO-AUTHOR

Brian Shea

A former U.S. Navy officer and police detective, Brian Shea writes thrillers shaped by his service experience. Explore the Rachel Hatch and Justin Haig collaborations below.

Rachel Hatch

Start with Drift

Justin Haig

Start with Failure Drill

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02 / CO-AUTHOR

C.R. Gray

C.R. Gray writes mystery and thriller fiction alongside work in fantasy romance. The collaborations here follow Maddie Castle and Gwen Kane.

Maddie Castle

Start with The Handler

Gwen Kane

Start with Victim or Villain

03 / CO-AUTHOR

K.M. Rought

K.M. Rought joins L.T. Ryan on the Cassie Quinn mysteries and the Bear & Mandy Logan series. Start with a paranormal mystery or a father-and-daughter story.

Cassie Quinn

Start with Path of Bones

Bear & Mandy Logan

Start with Close to Home

04 / CO-AUTHOR

Biba Pearce

Crime writer Biba Pearce is also the author of the Kenzie Gilmore and DCI Rob Miller series. Explore her Dalton Savage and Avril Dahl collaborations with L.T. Ryan.

Dalton Savage

Start with Savage Grounds

Avril Dahl

Start with Cold Reckoning

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05 / CO-AUTHOR

K.T. Crowe

K.T. Crowe served as a U.S. Marine Corps communications officer and has a degree in English. The Jane Cannon thrillers begin with Blind Trust.

Jane Cannon

Start with Blind Trust

06 / CO-AUTHOR

Laura Chase

Laura Chase brings a background in corporate law to legal and psychological thrillers. Explore the Alex Hayes and Savannah Shadows collaborations below.

Alex Hayes

Start with Fractured Verdict

Savannah Shadows

Start with Echoes of Guilt

07 / CO-AUTHOR

Kristi Belcamino

Kristi Belcamino is a crime novelist whose background includes newspaper crime reporting. Her collaboration with L.T. Ryan follows investigative journalist Stella LaRosa.