Sheryl Scarborough

Scarborough reflects on the intricate interplay between forensic science and personal identity through her engaging young adult mysteries. Her transition from a prolific career in children's television to fiction writing was facilitated by her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. This shift allowed her to incorporate her passion for forensic details, sparked by a childhood encounter with a Peeping Tom, into her narrative style. Her characters often navigate the complexities of family ties and the quest for truth, providing readers with a multifaceted exploration of mystery and emotional depth.\n\nIn Scarborough's debut novel, "To Catch a Killer", she introduces Erin Blake, a teenage protagonist who embarks on a journey to solve her mother's murder. This book, nominated for the Truman Readers Award and winner of the MASL Book Trailer Award, underscores Scarborough's ability to weave gripping forensic elements with character-driven plots. Her sequel, "To Right the Wrongs", continues to build on these themes, further cementing her reputation as a master of YA forensic thrillers. Through her writing, Scarborough provides young readers with both suspense and a deeper understanding of the complexities of human emotions and relationships, making her works not only entertaining but also insightful.