Laurie L. Dove is an award-winning journalist, professor and the Instant USA Today bestselling author of MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN (Berkley/Penguin Random House), a suspenseful mystery TheNew York Times called a “best new release” and TheSeattle Times called “a powerful read for fans of dark, riveting stories rooted in justice and resilience.” Her second book releases Fall 2026. Dove earned a graduate degree in creative writing and literature from an Ivy League university; she is writing her third and fourth novels, and a scripted series.