Sofie Ryan

Sofie Ryan is a well-known American author, best recognized for her Second Chance Cat Mysteries series. She also writes under the pseudonym Sofie Kelly and is the author of the Magic Cats series.

Sofie Ryan is a pseudonym for Darlene Ryan, a Canadian writer born in 1950. Darlene has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Education, and she is a graduate of a Canadian university. Darlene has a particular fondness for cats, which is evident in her Magical Cats mysteries. Despite her love for cats, she does not own one due to her husband's extreme allergy.

Darlene, or Sofie, is a prolific writer who enjoys incorporating her education and interests into her writing. She has a background in Biology and Education, and she uses her research skills and questioning mind to add depth to her stories. She loves math and science, and these subjects often influence her writing. In addition to her love of math and science, Darlene enjoys running, hiking, and taking photographs. She has a persistent nature, which is evident in her running and writing. Darlene's main character in the Second Chance Cat mysteries, Sarah, is a runner, reflecting Darlene's own love of running. Darlene's hobbies and interests often inspire her writing, and she enjoys creating stories that reflect her own experiences and passions.
Second Chance Cat Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 The Whole Cat and Caboodle 2014
2 Buy a Whisker 2015
3 A Whisker of Trouble 2016
4 Telling Tails 2017
5 The Fast and the Furriest 2018
6 No Escape Claws 2019
7 Claw Enforcement 2020
8 Undercover Kitty 2021
9 Totally Pawstruck 2022
10 Scaredy Cat 2023
11 Fur Love or Money 2024