Elizabeth Heiter is a highly regarded American author, well-known for her expertise in the thriller and crime fiction genres. She has been writing for several years and has gained a reputation for her unique take on these categories. Heiter is particularly praised for her series of books, Profiler and Lawmen, which have received critical acclaim and have been shortlisted for several awards, including the National Readers’ Choice, the Daphne Du Maurier, and the Booksellers’ Best awards. She has also won the RT Reviewers’ Choice award.
Heiter’s work is characterized by her ability to create powerful and resourceful heroines who can stand on their own two feet. She has a knack for delving into the minds of serial killers and murderers, taking readers on a journey into the darker realms of the human psyche. Heiter never shies away from exploring the depths of human depravity, making her novels all the more thrilling and chilling. In addition to her crime fiction and thriller novels, Heiter also incorporates a touch of romance into her work, which has earned her even more acclaim.
Elizabeth Heiter is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in English Literature. She is a member of various professional organizations, including International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Romance Writers of America. Heiter's novels have been published in over a dozen countries and translated into eight languages. Her research has led her to explore the minds of serial killers, participate in murder investigations, and even visit the FBI Academy’s shooting range. Heiter's suspenseful novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier award, the National Readers' Choice award, and the Booksellers' Best award. She has also won the RT Reviewers' Choice award and the HOLT Medallion.