Elliot Stone writes the kind of procedural and psychological thrillers that prove no secret is truly safe. His specialty is the moment a life shatters—whether through murder, betrayal, or a single, irreversible bad choice. His books are built to move fast and deep, leaving readers tangled in the moral complexity of characters who are interesting because they are like us: flawed.

When not plotting crime, Elliot is usually trying to find his equilibrium in the hills of Fallbrook, California. He lives with his wife, Ruth, alongside a loud band of characters that includes a blended family and a crew of dogs, chickens, and rabbits. Every year, he attempts fate by harvesting and making wine from his small vineyard. When he's not wrangling livestock or words, you can usually find him losing a 'good' game of chess.