M. Lea
M. Lea is the author of 6 books, including Beyond the Edge of Lies and Mystic Creek Ranch : (FF, FM,). In addition to writing, they enjoy spending time on their other passions and interests. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.
M. Lea discovered her love for books in the mid-1980s when a family friend gifted her B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton. That moment sparked a lifelong passion for mysteries and female detective characters. At age eighteen, she began writing her first book, which remains a work in progress. Over time, she shifted her approach, eventually publishing her first short story and book by taking smaller, more deliberate steps.
A dedicated single mother who works full-time, M. Lea is also an avid book collector, with a personal library of over 1,000 titles spanning various genres. She lives in Missouri with her son and four spirited Chiweenie dogs. When she's not reading or writing, she enjoys spending time with family, Jeeping, golfing, kayaking, and camping.
M. Lea is the author of 6 books, including Beyond the Edge of Lies and Mystic Creek Ranch : (FF, FM,). In addition to writing, they enjoy spending time on their other passions and interests. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.
M. Lea discovered her love for books in the mid-1980s when a family friend gifted her B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton. That moment sparked a lifelong passion for mysteries and female detective...
Books
View AllBeyond the Edge of Lies
Paxxton “Paxx” Algatta is a seasoned narcotics detective with the Ivan Hope Police Department. Her life takes a dark turn when she is shot on the job, narrowly escaping death. While recuperating, Paxx and her brother Paul travel to Pennsylvania to interview Clancy Devonshire, the notorious criminal known as “Mr. Black,” about their father’s...
UNRELENTING PAST
The brutal echoes of the past refused to stay buried for Shailyn Murphy. Ten years earlier, a sadistic serial rapist viciously assaulted Shailyn and her domestic partner, Margot, shattering their lives horrifically. Though the perpetrator was eventually brought to justice thanks to Shai’s courageous testimony, the scars ran deeper than flesh.
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Broken Trust
Broken Trust is a gripping romantic drama that explores themes of grief, betrayal, sexuality, and human connection. The story follows Samantha Kory, a high school music teacher whose life is shattered when her husband, Todd, a math teacher and basketball coach, is murdered. Detective Keelan Brandt investigates the case, uncovering secrets that...