
Kathleen Ernst’s Chloe Ellefson/Historic Sites mysteries are rooted in her time as a curator at Old World Wisconsin, the historic site near Eagle. Old World Murder (2010) and The Heirloom Murders (2011) will soon be followed by The Lightkeeper’s Legacy, set in Door County. Kathleen’s fiction for young readers includes eight historical mysteries. Honors for her work include Agatha and Edgar nominations, an Emmy Award, and three awards from the Council For WI Writers. Kathleen lives and writes in Middleton, WI, but takes great pleasure in research trips to new locales! Visit her at www.kathleenernst.com
2025 Author Biographies
Alice Benson lives in Wisconsin with her wife and their dog. She recently retired from a job in a human services field; previously she spent over thirteen years working with a domestic violence program. Her Read more