Kimberli A. Bindschatel is an award-winning author best known for her Amazon Best-selling "Poppy McVie Mystery" series, which blends thrilling adventures with wildlife conservation themes. Her writing career extends to co-authoring the "Charity Styles Caribbean Thriller" series with bestselling author Wayne Stinnett, showcasing her versatility in crafting suspenseful narratives. Bindschatel's works reflect her passion for adventure and the natural world, earning her recognition as a compelling voice in mystery and thriller genres.
An avid thrill-seeker and wildlife photographer, Bindschatel draws inspiration from her firsthand experiences in the wilderness. Her adventures include rappelling down waterfalls in Costa Rica, rafting the Grand Canyon, and encountering Alaskan grizzly bears—all of which inform her vivid storytelling. She resides in northern Michigan, where she enjoys hiking with her rescue dog, sailing Lake Michigan, and sharing her love of nature through her writing and photography.
Bindschatel's dedication to wildlife conservation and adventure shines through her novels, offering readers immersive escapades grounded in real-world experiences. Her ability to merge adrenaline-fueled plots with environmental advocacy has cemented her reputation as an author who entertains while inspiring appreciation for the natural world.
Poppy McVie Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Operation Tropical Affair
2015
2
Operation Orca Rescue
2015
3
Operation Grizzly Camp
2016
4
Operation Turtle Ransom
2017
5
Operation Arctic Deception
2018
6
Operation Dolphin Spirit
2018
7
Operation Wolf Pack
2019
8
Operation Bayou Justice
2025
The Fallen Shadows Trilogy Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Path to the Sun
2013
Charity Styles Caribbean Thriller Books (with Wayne Stinnett)