Sasscer Hill is a successful American author, best known for her mystery novels. She has received nominations for multiple awards, including an Agatha and a Macavity award, for her work in the Nikki Latrelle Mystery series. Her writing is often described as vivid and descriptive, with themes that explore greed, evil, heart, and courage.
Hill has a deep connection to the world of horse racing, having been involved in it as a breeder and amateur jockey for most of her life. As a result, many of her books are themed around this subject. She has won the $10,000 Dr. Tony Ryan Award for Best Book in Racing Literature and has been nominated for several other awards, including the Carrie McCray Award and the Claymore award.
Beyond her writing, Hill is a breeder, owner, and rider of racehorses, having spent over 30 years in the industry. She currently resides in Aiken, South Carolina, with her husband, a dog named Rosco, and a cat named Lola. Her latest novel, "Travel's of Quinn," is a mystery-thriller that explores the world of Irish American Travellers, a group of con artists. The novel has received critical acclaim and has been described as a heart-stopping thriller of a murder mystery. Hill is currently working on her fifth novel in the "Nikki Latrelle" mystery series, "Shooting Star."