Robin Burcell

Robin Burcell is a highly accomplished American author, best known for her crime fiction and suspense novels. She has penned several series, including the Sydney Fitzpatrick and Kate Gillespie series. Burcell's background in law enforcement provides a wealth of inspiration for her writing, as she has worked as a police officer, hostage negotiator, detective, and forensic artist. Her expertise in forensic arts, fingerprints, and child abuse has led her to testify as an expert witness in court.

Burcell's childhood dreams of becoming an Olympic ice skater were thwarted when she began skating seriously in her early twenties, but her passion for storytelling never waned. Growing up, she always knew she wanted to be a writer, and her physical fitness from ice skating helped her to excel in the rigorous testing required to enter the police academy. Born in America, Burcell served in law enforcement for nearly thirty years, starting as one of the first female officers in her department. The badge she wore read 'Policeman,' and a storage room was even converted into a locker room for her use. Her dedication to her law enforcement career has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and experience, making her a respected and successful author in the genre of mystery, thriller, and crime fiction.