Abby L. Vandiver

Abby L. Vandiver is an American author, best known for her cozy mystery series. She has penned several successful series, including the Logan Dickerson Cozy Mystery series, the Tiny House Cozy Mystery series, and the Romaine Wilder Mystery series. Vandiver made her debut as an author with the science fiction novel "In the Beginning," which was the first book in the Mars Origin series. This series focused more on alternative history and "what if?" scenarios, rather than fast-paced action or intricate plot twists. Although she enjoyed writing in the science fiction genre, Vandiver found greater success in cozy mysteries.

Vandiver has had a diverse career, including working as a lawyer and a college professor of Economics. She later transitioned to a full-time writing career, which has allowed her to explore her passion for storytelling and mystery. In addition to her cozy mystery series, Vandiver has written a historical fiction novel, "At the End of the Line," with co-author Kathryn Dionne. In 2017, she signed a three-book deal with Henery Press to write the Romaine Wilder Mystery series, with the first book, "Secrets, Lies and Crawfish Pies," published in June 2018. Vandiver's work has been recognized by several bestseller lists, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller lists.