Elizabeth Hunter was an eleven-time USA Today bestselling author known for her works in romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California and Addis Ababa, she traveled extensively, weaving tales that explored world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family. Throughout her prolific career, she published over fifty works of fiction and sold over two million books worldwide. Some of her notable series include the Elemental Mysteries, the Irin Chronicles, and the Cambio Springs Mysteries.