Beth Amos, who writes under the pseudonym Annelise Ryan, is a USA Today bestselling author known for her engaging and humorous mystery novels. She has penned several series, including the Mattie Winston Mysteries and the Monster Hunter Mysteries, as well as the Mack's Bar Mystery series under the name Allyson K. Abbott. Amos's decision to use a pseudonym stemmed from her belief that her ER patients might not appreciate her darker hobbies and to maintain a separation between her nursing career and her writing life.
Amos's most popular series, the Mattie Winston Mysteries, began in 2009 with the publication of "Working Stiff." This series combines humor, romance, and thrills, featuring Mattie Winston, a nurse-turned-coroner with a knack for finding herself in the midst of intriguing investigations. The series, set in Wisconsin, draws on Amos's background as an emergency room nurse, offering a unique blend of authentic forensic details and lighthearted humor.
In addition to the Mattie Winston Mysteries, Amos also writes the Monster Hunter Mysteries, which follow cryptozoologist and bookstore owner Morgan Carter as she uncovers secrets and solves crimes in her small town. The first book in this series, "A Death in Door County," was released in 2022, with the second installment, "Death in the Dark Woods," scheduled for release in December 2023. As a retired emergency room RN living in Wisconsin, Amos brings her professional expertise and witty humor to her captivating stories, ensuring a delightful and engaging reading experience for her audience.