Jess Lourey Books in Order

Jess Lourey is a bestselling and award-nominated author of multiple genres, including mystery, nonfiction, young adult adventure, magical realism, suspense novels, and thrillers. Her critically-acclaimed Mira James mysteries have received starred reviews from Library Journal and Booklist, with the latter praising her writing as a "splendid mix of humor and suspense." A tenured professor of creative writing and sociology, Jess has been recognized for her teaching excellence, earning The Loft's Excellence in Teaching fellowship. She is also a Psychology Today blogger and TEDx presenter, having delivered a talk on the inspiration behind her first published novel. When not teaching or writing, Jess spends time with her family in Minneapolis, always dreaming of her next story.