Elle Jauffret is a French-born American lawyer, former criminal attorney for the California Attorney General's office, and culinary enthusiast. She holds a Master of Laws from Université Côte d'Azur Law School (France) and a Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School (USA). She is an avid consumer of mystery and adventure stories in all forms, especially escape rooms. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters In Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She lives in Southern California with her family.