J.J. Cook is a pseudonym used by the successful and prolific author duo, Joyce and Jim Lavene. With a focus on the mystery genre, the pair has written and published an impressive number of novels together, totaling more than 60 books. Their work has been released by several well-known publishing houses, including Berkley, Harlequin, and Charter Books. In addition to the J.J. Cook pseudonym, the Lavene's have also published work under the name Ellie Grant, as well as their original names, often in collaboration with one another.
Joyce and Jim Lavene have had a long and fruitful career as writers, with their work appearing in numerous regional and national publications. They are known for their engaging and captivating storytelling, which has kept readers coming back for more. In addition to their work as authors, the Lavene's are also passionate about animals and share their North Carolina home with a black cat named Quincy, a tabby named Stan Lee, and a rescue dog named Rudi. They live happily in rural North Carolina, continuing to write and publish successful mystery novels under the J.J. Cook pseudonym.