Sheila Mae Bitts is an author from the Chicagoland area whose work spans mystery, dark romanticism, and speculative fiction. She is best known for her Falloy Private Detective series, which includes The Diamond Escape and Entanglement. In addition to her novels, she has published collections of short fiction and poetry, showcasing her range and interest in exploring complex characters and atmospheric storytelling. Sheila holds both an MFA and an MPH, and brings a thoughtful, imaginative voice to all of her writing.