M.E. Browning is a successful author of fiction, well-known for her intriguing mystery novels. Her work is highly regarded in the industry, with accolades such as the Colorado Book Award for Mystery and the silver medal in the popular fiction category of the Florida Book Awards. Browning has written a series called the Jo Wyatt Mysteries, which includes the acclaimed book Shadow Ridge and its sequel, Mercy Creek.
In addition to her work as M.E. Browning, she also writes under the name Micki Browning. Under this pseudonym, she has penned the Agatha-nominated and award-winning Mer Cavallo mysteries, Adrift and Beached. Browning's writing is informed by her extensive experience in law enforcement, having served for twenty-two years and retired as a captain. She is an FBI National Academy graduate and has brought her real-world experience to her crime fiction. Her novels are known for their engaging premises, brisk pacing, and intricate mysteries, with praise from notable authors such as Steve Berry and Hank Phillippi Ryan.