Rebecca Cantrell is a highly accomplished American author, known for her works in historical fiction, mystery, thriller, and horror genres. She has penned several series, including Hannah Vogel, Joe Tesla, iMonsters, and the Order of the Sanguines, which she co-writes with James Rollins. Cantrell's fascination with storytelling began at a young age, and she pursued this passion by moving to Hawaii to write her first novel.
Fluent in German, Cantrell has a deep connection with Berlin, having graduated from high school there and attended university in the city. Her experiences in Berlin, particularly her visit to Dachau Concentration Camp, have significantly influenced her work, providing inspiration for her Hannah Vogel series. This series, set in Berlin in the 1930s, includes novels such as "A Trace of Smoke," "A Night of Long Knives," "A Game of Lies," and "A City of Broken Glass."
Cantrell's success is marked by several prestigious awards and nominations. She is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, with many of her novels translated into over ten languages. Her accolades include the Macavity, the ITW Thriller, and Bruce Alexander Awards, as well as nominations for the Barry, Goodreads Choice Award, the APPY award, and the RT Reviewers Choice. In addition to her literary achievements, Cantrell has also demonstrated her screenwriting skills, being a finalist at LA's Shriekfest twice in consecutive years. She currently resides in Berlin, Germany, with her husband and son.
In addition to her Hannah Vogel series, Cantrell has also co-written the Order of Sanguines series with James Rollins, which includes books like "The Blood Gospel," "Innocent Blood," and "Blood Infernal." She also writes the iMonster series under the pseudonym Bekka Black and contributes to the Malibu comedy mystery series with Sean Black. Her work has been recognized by various awards, including the ITW Thriller, Bruce Alexander, and Macavity awards, as well as nominations for the Barry, Mary Higgins Clark, GoodReads Choice, APPY, RT Reviewers Choice, and Shriekfest Film Festival awards. Cantrell has also made appearances on the New York Times bestseller list. She currently lives in Berlin with her family.