Kendra Elliot is a best-selling author, celebrated for her gripping novels that have captivated readers worldwide. An Amazon #1 selling author, Elliot has sold over 12 million books and has graced the Wall Street Journal bestseller list more than a dozen times. Born and raised in the lush Pacific Northwest, Elliot's surroundings have deeply influenced her writing, imbuing her work with a rich sense of place and atmospheric depth.

Elliot's fascination with forensics and her refusal to eat anything green are personal quirks that endear her to her fans. She once dreamed of living every day in flip flops, a dream that has since become her reality. Today, she enjoys the luxury of watching the sun rise over the ocean every day, living a life many only dream of.

Her notable works include the Mercy Kilpatrick series, featuring titles such as A Merciful Death, A Merciful Truth, A Merciful Secret, A Merciful Silence, A Merciful Fate, and A Merciful Promise. The series continues with In the Pines and At the River, further exploring the lives of Mercy and Truman. Additionally, Elliot has penned the Columbia River series, along with standalone novels such as The Last Sister, The Silence, In the Pines, At the River, and The First Death.