Ella Waters is a retired librarian and former high school English teacher with more than three decades of experience surrounded by books, readers, and stories. A lifelong lover of literature, Ella has a particular passion for mysteries that combine compelling characters, unexpected secrets, and the intrigue of small-town life.

Drawing on years of working with readers and studying what makes a story memorable, Ella writes cozy mysteries that explore trust, relationships, hidden motives, and the secrets that can exist beneath an ordinary surface.

Now focused on writing full-time, Ella lives in a close-knit small town with a beloved dog and an ever-growing collection of books. This is Ella’s debut novel and the beginning of a planned series featuring engaging characters, quiet communities, and mysteries hiding in plain sight.