Twist Phelan is a celebrated author, known for her mystery, thriller, and crime fiction novels. She is most famous for the "Finn Teller Corporate Spy" and "Pinnacle Peak Mysteries" series. Phelan's love for storytelling began in her childhood, as she grew up in a family where sharing stories was a regular part of their dinner table conversations. This Irish tradition helped shape her ability to tell compelling stories, a skill that she mastered over the years.
Phelan's educational background includes a Bachelor's and Law degree from Stanford, where she also wrote for the student paper. Her legal career, in which she specialized in pursuing legal action against middle-aged white men who misappropriated other people's money, further honed her ability to create compelling narratives. Phelan's courtroom experiences, including her cross-examinations and closing arguments, taught her how to persuade and engage an audience, a skill that she now uses to captivate her readers.
Phelan's novels are known for their shocking and unexpected endings, which often leave readers in awe. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of justice, a theme that likely stems from her time practicing law. Her characters are typically professionals who are committed to upholding justice, whether it's within or outside the system. In addition to her novels, Phelan also writes short stories that have been published in various magazines, including "Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine." She has received nominations for several awards, including a Derringer, Shamus, Anthony, and Arthur Ellis Awards, in recognition of her exceptional work.