Laura Gail Black writes cozy mysteries on the beautiful shores of Lake Marion in South Carolina, where she lives with her husband and four rescue dogs. She began collecting antique books when she worked in a used antique bookstore in college. Today, Laura's bookshelves contain many antique books, some of which are close to 200 years old. When not writing or playing with her dogs, Laura creates her own jewelry, crochets, cross-stitches, spends time on the water with her husband, and enjoys all things tea.
"Praise for Murder by the Bookend: “A small town setting, with quirky characters, highlights this next adventure of murder.” —Red Carpet Crash “This will appeal to fans of cozies set in bookstores and libraries, such as those by Dorothy St. James and Eva Gates.” —Booklist “A 'whodunnit' mystery lover's delight from first page to last” —Midwest Book Review Praise for For Whom the Book Tolls: “[A] promising debut and series launch.” —Publishers Weekly “An appealing debut peopled with believable characters and a well-ordered mystery.” —Kirkus “Full of delightful characters and enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing.” —Manhattan Book Review “Details of small town life in a colorful locale add to the color and piquancy of this cozy mystery.” —Midwest Book Review “The mystery is solid, the characters interesting, the new friendships and relationships are intriguing, and I look forward to the next book in the series.” —MyShelf.com “An enjoyable premise, small-town charm, and memorable secondary characters.” —Fresh Fiction ""This cozy mystery has unexpected layers of intrigue and interest. You’ll love all the characters, and the mystery will keep you guessing. You won’t want to miss this one."" —Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop mysteries “A small Southern town, a spirited sleuth, and a cozy bookshop add up to a fast-paced mystery book-loving readers will cheer for.” —Elizabeth Craig, bestselling author of the Southern Quilting mysteries “A first-rate addition to the genre.” —Kaitlyn Dunnett, author of the Deadly Edits mysteries “A small town, a bookstore, a body, a spunky heiress with a controversial past, and a secret treasure hunt: all these elements make for a very fun cozy read!” —Julia Buckley, author of the Writer’s Apprentice mysteries “Prepare to be charmed!” —Connie Berry, author of the Kate Hamilton mysteries"