Auralee Wallace

Auralee Wallace writes mysteries the way some people throw parties—full of unexpected guests, a touch of chaos, and just the right amount of sparkle. Best known for her quirky, clever cozy mystery series like Evening Falls, Otter Lake Mysteries, and The Psychic Life of Genie Powers, Wallace has carved out a delightfully oddball corner in the world of whodunits, where small-town charm meets big-time murder.

Before stepping into the world of amateur sleuths and supernatural hunches, she was a psychology instructor—an experience that subtly weaves itself into her characters, who often wrestle with their own inner contradictions, fears, and stubborn streaks. Her background brings a light psychological depth to even the most humorous of her tales, balancing whimsy with humanity.

Whether it’s a lakeside resort plagued by eccentric suspects or a woman discovering her psychic abilities in the middle of a crime scene, her stories are laced with witty banter, twisty plots, and heroines who feel more like best friends than fictional creations. Wallace doesn’t just create mysteries—she builds cozy little universes readers want to move into, if only for a few hundred pages.

Though not yet a household name, her growing fanbase speaks to something more enduring: a storyteller who understands that humor and murder go surprisingly well together when handled with a wink and a sharp pen.