About the Author

Elizabeth Sims is the prize-winning author of short stories and novels, including the Lillian Byrd crime series and the Rita Farmer mysteries. Booklist calls her work "crime fiction as smart as it is compelling," and Crimespree magazine praises her "strong voice and wonderful characters." Elizabeth writes frequently for Writer's Digest magazine, where she is a contributing editor. She has worked as a reporter, photographer, technical writer, bookseller, street busker, ranch hand, corporate executive, and symphonic percussionist. Elizabeth belongs to several literary societies as well as American Mensa. More at www.elizabethsims.com.