J.D. Trafford

J.D. Trafford is a successful American author of fiction, best known for his bestselling legal thrillers. He is currently residing in the Midwest with his wife and children, keeping a low profile on social media and choosing to let his work speak for himself. Trafford is a writer of merit, having been profiled in Mystery Scene Magazine and winning the National Legal Fiction Writing Competition for Lawyers.

Before becoming a full-time author, Trafford led a varied career in the legal field. He graduated with honors from a top 20 law school and worked as a civil and criminal prosecutor, an associate at a large national law firm, and a non-profit attorney for people who could not afford legal representation. Prior to law school, Trafford worked in Washington D.C. and lived in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he focused on issues of housing, education, and poverty in communities of color. Trafford's experiences in the legal field have provided him with a wealth of knowledge and insight, which he incorporates into his thrilling and thought-provoking novels.

Trafford's bibliography includes the "No Time" series, which features Michael Collins and was selected as an IndieReader bestselling pick. His novel "Little Boy Lost" has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and was the number one overall bestseller on Amazon. Despite his success, Trafford remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to live with his family in the Midwest and bikes whenever possible, embracing a simple and grounded lifestyle.
Dark River Books
# Title Year
1 Merchants Bridge 2022
Michael Collins Books
# Title Year
1 No Time To Run 2011
2 No Time To Die 2013
3 No Time To Hide 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Little Boy Lost 2017
2 Good Intentions 2018
3 Without Precedent 2019