Audrey Steidl is the author of “The Fallen,” a globe-trotting romantic thriller full of mystery and paranormal intrigue, which won the International Impact Award for Best Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller for 2024 and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Hawthorne Prize for 2025. Her next novel, “To Die For,” is coming soon, and she is hard at work on the sequel to “The Fallen.” When she’s not writing page-turners, Audrey is a hotel contract specialist with HelmsBriscoe, bringing serious organization and event savvy to everything she does. A Kensington resident for 25 years, she shares her home with her husband Jamie and their adorable Pomeranian, Loki.