Sarah Yarwood-Lovett is a bestselling author known for her "Nell Ward" cozy mystery series, which blends ecological themes with traditional whodunit storytelling. Her background as an ecologist profoundly influences her writing, infusing her novels with authentic scientific detail and a unique perspective on crime-solving. The series has gained recognition for its clever integration of wildlife forensics and rural English settings, offering readers a fresh twist on the genre.
With sixteen years of field experience, Dr. Yarwood-Lovett brings unparalleled expertise to her narratives. Her ecological career spanned international surveys, species rediscovery, and extreme fieldwork conditions—from surviving hurricanes during marine surveys to encountering crime scenes during wildlife research. These experiences directly inspire her fiction, particularly her protagonist's scientific approach to solving murders. Now residing in the Pacific Northwest after years in England's South Downs, she maintains strong ties to the British landscapes that shape her novels' atmospheric settings.