K. L. Peacock lives in Tucson, Arizona. She is an avid photographer, traveler, and rose gardener. Born and raised in Central New York State – near the Finger Lakes, she moved to Tucson over twenty years ago. K. L. graduated from Long Island University with a B.A. in History and Political Science, and a M.A. in Accounting from DeVry University. Don't Shoot The Messenger is her first mystery with more of Kali and the gang to follow in her second - Oh Henry, How Could You?