Patricia Gussin is a highly accomplished author, physician, and ex-pharmaceutical executive, who has made significant contributions to the literature industry with her suspenseful and thrilling novels. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and completed her graduation from the Aquinas College and the State University of Wayne. Later, she pursued further studies at the Columbia University's Business School and obtained an honorary degree from the Duquesne University. Before embarking on her writing career, Gussin practiced medicine, worked in the medical research field, and served as the vice president of a leading healthcare company dealing in healthcare products on a global scale.
Gussin's first book became a finalist in the category of the best first book by the ITW. She is particularly famous for writing the Laura Nelson Mystery book series, which includes novels such as Shadow of Death, Twisted Justice, Weapon of Choice, and After the Fall. Her novels are classified as mystery/thrillers and fall within the sub-genre of domestic suspense. She has also written several independent novels, including And Then There Was One, The Test, and Come Home. Gussin's writing style is heavily influenced by her medical expertise and her experience as a mother of six, which she uses to create relatable and suspenseful stories.
In addition to her writing career, Gussin and her husband, Robert Gussin, are also vineyard owners in Marlborough, New Zealand. They grow grapes in the vineyards during specific seasons and make the harvests available for a popular winery brand called Villa Maria Estates Winery. Gussin is a proud mother of seven children and divides her time between her two homes in Longboat Key, Florida, and Amagansett, NY, along with her husband and children. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including being a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and a winner of the Florida Book Award.