S.C. Perkins

Ş.C. Perkins is a successful American author, originally from Texas, who has gained recognition for her cozy mystery novels. Her debut book, "Murder Once Removed," published in 2019, was the winner of the Best First Traditional Mystery Prize by Malice Domestic and marked the beginning of the Ancestry Detective series.

Perkins grew up in a family that cherished Tex-Mex cuisine and loved sharing fascinating stories about their ancestors. These childhood experiences instilled in her a deep appreciation for family histories, which is evident in her work as a genealogist and in her novels. She takes pride in assisting clients in tracing their ancestries and has stated that she always strives to do the right thing for both her clients and sometimes the authorities.

Perkins also writes historical mysteries under the pseudonym Celeste Connally. Her novels, set in Regency England, combine historical elements with intriguing mysteries. Her first book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord," is set to be published by Minotaur Books on November 14, 2023. The Ancestry Detective series, written as Ş.C. Perkins, includes "Lineage Most Lethal" and "Fatal Family Ties," both published by Minotaur Books. Perkins can be found on Instagram at @celesteconnallyauthor, on Facebook at @celesteconnallyauthor, and on her website at celesteconnally.com.