Steph Cha

Steph Cha is a celebrated author, best known for her gripping novels that explore the complexities of life in Los Angeles. A native of the city, Cha has a deep understanding of its culture and communities, which she brings to life in her writing. She is perhaps most famous for her Juniper Song Mysteries series, which follows the adventures of a young Korean-American amateur sleuth named Juniper Song. The series has been praised for its sharp wit, intricate plotting, and insightful social commentary.

Cha's work has been widely recognized for its quality and originality. She has been awarded the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller, and her novel Your House Will Pay was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction in 2019. Cha's writing is known for its nuanced portrayal of diverse characters and its exploration of themes such as race, identity, and family. Her novels offer a fresh and unique perspective on the mystery genre, and have earned her a devoted following among readers and critics alike.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Cha has also written for a variety of publications, including The Los Angeles Times, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Los Angeles Magazine. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Yale Law School, and currently lives in her native Los Angeles with her family. Through her writing, Cha continues to challenge and inspire readers, offering a powerful and original voice in contemporary literature.
Juniper Song Books
# Title Year
1 Follow Her Home 2013
2 Beware Beware 2014
3 Dead Soon Enough 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Your House Will Pay 2019
Steph Cha Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Cutting Edge: New Stories of Mystery and Crime by Women Writers 2019
2 Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives 2020
3 Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021 2021
4 South Central Noir 2022
5 The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022 2022
6 The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 2023