Nina Simon writes crime fiction centered on strong, complex women and the relationships that shape them. She is the New York Times-bestselling author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night, a twisty, character-driven mystery set along Monterey Bay. Her work blends humor, suspense, and emotional depth, often placing ordinary women in extraordinary situations. Before turning to fiction, she worked as a NASA engineer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. She lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where she writes and explores the outdoors.