Ellen ShapiroEllen Shapiro is a private investigator and the author of two novels, Looking for Laura and Secrets Can Kill, both Tracey Marks Mysteries. Acting on her passion for writing, Ellen enrolled in the Sarah Lawrence Writing Institute where she took course in creative writing. Her professional experience led her to create the storylines and develop the characters for her novels. In addition to her novels, Ellen has written articles related to her field for both local and nationwide newspapers and is a member of Mystery Writers of America. When she is not writing or working, you can find her on the golf course yelling at her golf ball. Ellen resides in Scarsdale, New York. Read More Read Less