Ed Lynskey was born in Washington, D.C. where he still lives. He is an author, critic, and poet. His short fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. His poems have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly. His reviews have appeared in New York Times Book Review and Washington Post. He is the creator of:
1. 'Frank Johnson', a private investigator.
2. 'Hope Jones', the owner of the Brontë Bookshop in the small town of Sweet Springs (under the pseudonym 'Lyn Key').
3. 'Isabel and Alma Trumbo', two aging sisters and amateur sleuths.
4. 'Piper and Bill Robins', a married couple and amateur sleuths.