Rachel Howzell Hall is an acclaimed American author known for her gripping mystery and thriller novels. She is best recognized for the Detective Elouise Norton series, which includes titles such as Land of Shadows (2014), Skies of Ash (2015), Trail of Echoes (2016), and City of Saviors (2017).

Rachel is not only a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist for And Now She’s Gone, but she also received nominations for the Lefty, Barry, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. Her novel And Now She’s Gone is critically acclaimed and showcases her talent in crafting enthralling narratives. Additionally, she co-authored the New York Times bestselling book The Good Sister with James Patterson.

Her recent work, These Toxic Things (published in September 2021), was praised by Publishers Weekly as "cleverly-plotted" and "a refreshing take on the serial killer narrative." Rachel's contributions to the crime fiction genre have established her as a significant voice, earning her multiple nominations from prestigious awards such as the Anthony, International Thriller Writers, and Lefty Awards.