L. C. Hayden is an American author known primarily for her work in the mystery and suspense genres. Born in Mexico and later based in El Paso, Texas, Hayden spent approximately 26 years as a high school English teacher before transitioning to a full-time writing career.
Hayden is most recognized for the Harry Bronson mystery series, which follows the investigations of a police detective in the American Southwest. Key titles in this series include Who’s Meant to Live?, What Lies Beyond, and Where Secrets Lie. Her novel What Lies Beyond received a nomination for the Agatha Award for Best First Novel in 2002.
In addition to her crime fiction, Hayden has authored the Aimee Brent mystery series and several non-fiction titles. She has also contributed to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series as an author and editor. Her writing frequently incorporates regional settings and elements of the paranormal.
