Alafair Burke Books in Order

Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author known for crafting strong, believable, and relatable female characters, including NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and Portland Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid. Her novels, born from her experience as a prosecutor in police precincts and criminal courtrooms, have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Today Show, People Magazine, and The New York Times. Entertainment Weekly praises her as a "terrific web spinner" who skillfully weaves clues to captivate readers. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Alafair currently teaches criminal law and procedure at Hofstra Law School. Her work has been translated into 12 languages and praised by notable crime writers, including Gillian Flynn and Michael Connelly.