Susan Rogers Cooper is a successful American author, best known for her cozy mystery novels. She has written over 25 books, which are divided into three different series: Milt Kovak, E.J. Pugh, and Kimmey Kruse. Cooper has been publishing mystery novels since 1988, with the publication of "The Man in the Green Chevy," which was well-received by critics and readers alike.
Cooper was born in Texas and spent most of her life there, but she is also half-Yankee, as her mother was not from Texas. She has a playful sense of humor, as evidenced by her self-description as "half fifth generation Texan; half Yankee" and her admission to having a "slight crush" on her character Milt Kovak. Cooper is a dedicated writer, but she also values her time with her family and grandchildren. She currently resides in Central Texas, where she continues to write and come up with new ideas for her mystery novels.
Cooper's mystery novels are known for their engaging characters, intriguing plots, and vivid settings. The Milt Kovak series, set in Oklahoma, features Chief Deputy Milt Kovak, who is a potential series star. The E.J. Pugh series, set in Texas, features amateur sleuth E.J. Pugh, who runs a bed-and-breakfast in a small town. The Kimmey Kruse series, also set in Texas, features private investigator Kimmey Kruse, who is known for her sharp wit and investigative skills. Cooper's books have been praised for their "funky, frank, laugh-out-loud" style and their "clever, disturbing" plots.