Judith Lucci is a highly accomplished author who has made a significant impact in the literary world with her thrilling novels. Born and educated in Virginia, Lucci holds graduate and doctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. Prior to her writing career, she was a professor and dedicated her life to saving lives and caring for people, which is the complete opposite of what she enjoys doing in her novels. Lucci has a fascination with creative and wicked ways to dispose of characters, relying on her medical background and research to come up with the most effective methods, other than the use of guns.
As an author, Lucci has made a name for herself with her best-selling series, including the Alex Destephano Medical Thriller Series and the Michaela McPherson, Private Eye series. She published her debut novel, "Chaos," in 2014 and has since written over twenty-five novels across more than five series. Her novels are known for being fast-paced and riveting, offering true suspense, memorable characters, and believable drama. Lucci's writing is influenced by her experiences as a nurse and college professor, and she strives to educate readers about healthcare and the darker side of hospital life through her popular fiction.
In addition to her writing, Lucci is a member of the Virginia Writers Club, The Shenandoah Valley Writers, and Sisters in Crime. When she's not writing, Lucci enjoys teaching, painting on silk, and spending time with her many dogs. She is excited about meeting her readers and encourages them to contact her through her website, www.judithlucci.com. Lucci's thrillers have been recognized with several awards, including Gold Medals for Best Sleuth 2017 for "The Case of Dr. Dude" and Best Political Thriller in 2017 for "Viral Intent." She has also claimed the prestigious status of a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and is a USA Today best-selling author.