Karin Salvalaggio is a highly regarded American author, known for her thrilling novels that have gained her a wide audience across the globe. She has become a significant figure in the industry, impressing both readers and critics with her mastery of the modern thriller. Salvalaggio has a deep understanding of her genre and has proven herself to be a skilled writer in a relatively short amount of time.
Salvalaggio was born in West Virginia in the 1960s and had a nomadic childhood, living in various places including Alaska, Florida, California, and Iran. This early exposure to diverse climates and cultures has likely contributed to her ability to create rich and varied settings in her novels. She attended the University of California Santa Cruz, graduating in 1989, and has lived in London, England since 1994. Salvalaggio has a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London.
Salvalaggio's writing career began with the publication of her short story "Walleye Junction" in the Mechanics Institute Review 8 in 2011. This was followed by the release of her debut novel, "Bone Dust White," which received critical acclaim. She has since published several more novels, including "Burnt River" and "Walleye Junction," which are part of the Macy Greeley Mystery Series. The fourth novel in the series, "Silent Rain," was published in May 2017. Salvalaggio's ability to create engaging and suspenseful stories has earned her a reputation as a skilled and talented author.