Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Thorny Rose, Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries-over twenty-five titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. The owner of Acorn Book Services, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, editor, cover and layout designer, and marketing agent for independent authors. She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.