Jennifer Kincheloe is an accomplished author of historical mysteries. Born and raised in Southern California, she later relocated to Denver, Colorado. Kincheloe has always been fascinated by the historical setting of the early 1900s Los Angeles, which provides the backdrop for her novels. Her stories combine mystery, history, humor, and romance, and feature strong female protagonists from the Los Angeles Police Matrons of the LAPD.
Before becoming an author, Kincheloe worked as a research scientist. She later used her scientific background to inform her writing and create believable and engaging mystery stories. Her debut novel, "The Secret Life of Anna Blanc," was a finalist in several prestigious awards, including the Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery, the Colorado Author's League Award for Genre Fiction, and the Macavity Sue Feder Award for Historical Mystery. It is also the winner of the Mystery and Mayhem Award for Historical Fiction and the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Colorado Gold Award for Mystery.
Kincheloe's subsequent novels, "The Woman in the Camphor Trunk" and "The Body in Griffith Park," were both finalists for the Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery. Her writing has been praised for its historical accuracy, engaging characters, and intriguing plotlines. Kincheloe's unique background and dedication to her craft have made her a respected and successful author in the historical mystery genre.
In addition to her writing, Kincheloe is an active member of the writing community and has traveled extensively to places such as Greenland, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea. She is an animal lover and currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with her extraordinary dog, Monkey.