Marion Moore Hill is an accomplished American author, best known for her cozy mystery novels. She was born in Oklahoma and spent her formative years in Illinois and Kansas. Holding A.A., B.S., and M.A. degrees, Hill has had a diverse career path, including working as a newspaper reporter, college English and journalism teacher, legal secretary, and ad copywriter. Her professional experience also extends to owning and running a small ethnic/gourmet grocery with her husband in Durant, Oklahoma.
Hill's love for animals is evident in her work, as she incorporates her passion into her writing. She has created a librarian heroine, Juanita Wills, who is accompanied by a canine sidekick named Rip. Despite the occasional warnings from her significant other, Wyndham Police Lieutenant Wayne Cleary, Juanita's curious nature compels her to investigate potentially dangerous situations. This is complemented by the support of her reporter friend, Vivian Mathiesen.
In addition to her Scrappy Librarian Mysteries series, Hill has also penned the Deadly Past Mysteries series. The Scrappy Librarian Mysteries follow the adventures of Juanita Wills, a tough and humorous Oklahoma librarian who uses her research skills and knowledge of her fellow townspeople to solve mysteries in the small town of Wyndham, Oklahoma. For instance, in BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER, published in 2003, Juanita clashes with a secret hate group operating within her community. Meanwhile, DEATH BOOKS A RETURN, published in 2008, sees Juanita delving into the truth behind an unsolved 50-year-old racist murder. Through her captivating storytelling, Marion Moore Hill has established herself as a prominent author in the cozy mystery genre.