Shelby Haisley is an independent mystery and suspense author from small‑town Indiana. She writes fast‑paced psychological thrillers and espionage stories inspired by classics like Mission: Impossible and The Bourne Identity, with a particular focus on resilient female protagonists. Her series, The August Havens Chronicles, follows a teenage girl caught in a web of government conspiracies, danger, and moral choice.

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Shelby has self‑published four novels in the series: Wanted (2014), Twisted (2015), Crossed (2017), and Shattered (2022).

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When Shelby is not writing, she can be found serving her community as a licensed clinical social worker. She enjoys watching far too much true crime, spending time with family and friends, and being closely supervised by her three cats: Leia, Mera, and Rhys.