A #1 Amazon bestselling author and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Kendra Elliot has captivated readers worldwide with over 13 million books sold. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she draws inspiration from its misty forests and rugged landscapes—where she still lives with her family and two feline writing companions.

Her acclaimed Mercy Kilpatrick series (A Merciful Death, A Merciful Truth, A Merciful Secret, and more) follows an FBI agent confronting dark family secrets. The Columbia River series (The Last Sister, The Silence, The First Death) weaves chilling small-town mysteries, while Bone Secrets (Hidden, Buried, Known) delves into forensic thrillers.

Elliot’s collaborations with Melinda Leigh on the Widow’s Island and Rogue River novellas showcase her flair for tense, emotional storytelling.

Honored as an International Thriller Writers finalist and three-time Daphne du Maurier Award winner, Elliot’s novels blend razor-sharp suspense with deeply human drama—proving why she remains a powerhouse in crime fiction.