Lisa Brackmann is a New York Times bestselling author, renowned for her mystery and thriller novels. She is particularly well-known for her Ellie McEnroe book series, as well as her standalone books Go-Between and Getaway. Brackmann's debut novel was featured in the Top 100 books of the year by Amazon, and her subsequent books have been nominated for various awards, including the Anthony and Left Coast Crime awards.
Brackmann's works have been featured in several notable publications, including Travel & Leisure, Los Angeles Review, The Wall Street Journal, and CNET. She currently resides in San Diego and is an avid cat lover, sharing her home with several feline companions. In addition to her love for cats, Brackmann is also passionate about music and is associated with a band, which she returned to after a gap of 17 years.
Brackmann's writing career spans many years, with her first attempt at writing a novel occurring when she was just five years old. However, after that initial attempt did not work out, she pursued academic studies and aspired to become an astronaut. Brackmann's Ellie McEnroe series, set in China, includes the novels Rock Paper Tiger, Hour Of The Rat, and Dragon Day. Her other notable works include Getaway, Go-Between, and Black Swan Rising. Brackmann's writing is known for its apocalyptic visions of American politics and its noir style, which has been compared to Richard Stark's stories. Her latest novel, Black Swan Rising, was launched on September 8, 2021.