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J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels of psychological suspense, including the Lieutenant Taylor Jackson series, the Dr. Samantha Owens series, and numerous acclaimed standalones. She is the Emmy Award–winning cohost of A Word on Words, the literary television series on PBS.Over a twenty-year career, her work has earned widespread critical recognition, with titles optioned for television and published in thirty countries, and millions of copies in print worldwide.A dedicated voice in the writing community, she also publishes The Creative Edge, a newsletter and blog for writers navigating the craft and business of fiction.She lives with her husband and twin kittens—one of whom is a ghost—in Nashville, Tennessee.

Praise for the Taylor Jackson series“Fusing gritty cop drama with dark psychological thriller, Ellison distinguishes herself with exceptional character development, consistently breakneck pacing and a sense of authenticity throughout.” —Chicago Tribune, on 14“A terrific lead character, terrific suspense, terrific twists…a completely convincing debut.” —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, on All the Pretty Girls“A taut, striking debut. Mystery fiction has a new name to watch.” —John Connolly, author of The Book of Lost Things, on All the Pretty Girls“Ellison hits the ground running with an electrifying debut. All the Pretty Girls is a masterful thriller, shockingly authentic and unputdownable. Fans of Sandford, Cornwell, and Reichs will relish every page.” —J. A. Konrath, author of Dirty Martini“Everything a great crime thriller should be.” —Allison Brennan, author of Fear No Evil on All the Pretty Girls“An impressive debut that is rich not just in suspense but in the details. Fast-paced and creepily believable, Ellison’s novel proves that there is still room in the genre for new authors and new cops. There’s no novice showing in All the Pretty Girls. It’s all gritty, grisly, and a great read.” —M. J. Rose, author of The Reincarnationist“J.T. Ellison’s All the Pretty Girls is mystery magic, a first-rate, creepy, hold-your-breath story of suspense.” —Robert Fate, author of Baby Shark