Theresa Crater is a successful author of historical fiction, fantasy, and paranormal fiction. She was born in Colorado, United States, and has made a name for herself by bringing secret societies, lost civilizations, and ancient temples back to life in her works of fiction. Crater's debut novel, "Under the Stone Paw," was published in 2006, and she has since written numerous titles in the "Mystic Assassin" and "Power Places" series, as well as several standalone novels and short stories.\n \nCrater's short stories often explore myths of old, brought back to life in the modern day. Her novel "Return of the Grail King" was the winner of the Coalition of Visionary Resources Best Visionary Fiction award, and she won the Indie Spirit Best Fiction award for her novel "The Star Family." Under the pseudonym Louise Ryder, Crater has also authored metaphysical novels, including "God in a Box." In addition to her fiction work, Crater has written literary criticism and poetry that has been published in various publications.
Theresa Crater is a best-selling author who is known for her visionary fiction that brings ancient temples, lost civilizations, and secret societies back to life. She has written several series, including the Power Places series, which follows Anne and Michael as they uncover arcane secrets and battle sinister occult forces, and the Mystic Assassin series, which follows Rainey on her divine mission after returning from a near-death experience. Crater's standalone novels, such as "The Star Family" and "God in a Box," have also been well-received, with "The Star Family" winning best fiction in the Indie Spirit Book Awards in 2015.
Crater's writing is influenced by her love of travel, and her adventures in Egypt, Cambodia, Peru, England, and Scotland often show up in her work. In addition to writing, she teaches meditation, creative writing, and British literature in Denver, Colorado. Crater is married to Egyptologist, writer, and tour guide Stephen Mehler, who co-founded Khemitology with indigenous wisdom keeper Ab’del Hakim Awyan.