K.P. Gresham

K.P. Gresham is an award-winning author known for blending humor and authenticity into her mystery novels. She gained recognition for her Pastor Matt Hayden Mystery series and the standalone novel "Three Days at Wrigley Field." Her works draw from her Midwestern roots and Texas upbringing, creating richly layered settings and characters.

Gresham's diverse career spans media librarianship, teaching literature, and theater production, all of which influence her storytelling. A graduate of Illinois State University and Houston's Rice University Novel Writing Colloquium, she has also written musicals and plays, reflecting her deep engagement with narrative arts. Her writing often explores themes of community, faith, and human quirks, infused with the distinct cultural contrasts of Illinois and Texas.

Residing in Austin with her husband and their spirited Chihuahua, Gresham continues to craft stories shaped by her multifaceted experiences. Her ability to merge Midwestern sensibilities with Texan flair has cemented her reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary mystery fiction.
Pastor Matt Hayden Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 The Preacher's First Murder 2016
2 Murder in the Second Pew 2017
3 Murder on the Third Try 2019
4 Four Reasons to Die 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Three Days at Wrigley Field 2011