D. A. Bartley is a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She traces her family history back to the earliest days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She spent much of her childhood in Utah, but her parents were incurable travelers. She was born in Scotland and lived in Germany, France and Russia. After studying international relations, politics and law, D. A. worked both as an attorney and an academic in Manhattan. In the end, though, she could not escape her life-long love of mysteries. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter and son.
Praise for Death in the Covenant: ""[An] exceptional sequel...Readers will want to see more of Abbie."" —Publishers Weekly starred review Praise for Blessed Be the Wicked: “[A] thought-provoking and intricate debut featuring a well-drawn protagonist...Readers who enjoy Mette Ivie Harrison’s ‘Linda Wallheim’ mysteries will appreciate another insider’s examination of Mormon rituals and traditions.” —Library Journal “Surprising...The book contains a goodly dollop of Mormon history, which adds unexpected layers to the mystery. Readers will look forward to...[the] next outing.” —Publishers Weekly “Blessed Be the Wicked is razor sharp and crackles with a relentless tension. D. A. Bartley takes readers on a dark passage into the depths of a little known society that is as fascinating as it is secretive.” —New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo “A fascinating and memorable story, full of twists and turns.” —Emily Littlejohn, author of Inherit the Bones “Blessed be the Wicked is an insightful and compelling read.” —Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill