Laura Joh Rowland is the award-winning author of the samurai detective Sano Ichiro mystery series set in 17th century Japan, as well as a historical suspense series starring Charlotte Bronte.
She lives in New York City with her husband Marty..
She is a former aerospace scientist, a painter, and a cartoonist.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan.
Her work has been published in 21 countries; nominated for the Anthony Award, the Hammett Prize, and the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award; won RT Magazine\'s Reader\'s Choice Award; and been included in the Wall Street Journal\'s list of the five best historical mystery novels.
Laura Joh Rowland is the award-winning author of the samurai detective Sano Ichiro mystery series set in 17th century Japan, as well as a historical suspense series starring Charlotte Bronte
