f. j. messina

f j messina is the author of the fast-paced, quick-read murder/mystery series set in Lexington, Kentucky – The Bluegrass Files. The books follow the adventures of Sonia Vitale, a young, Italian-American woman thrust into the role of private investigator and surrounded by a cast of interesting and sometimes quirky characters.

The beauty of The Bluegrass Files is that f j has created novels that keep murder mystery fans on their toes while giving cozy readers a refreshing change of pace if they are willing to take a ride that’s a bit more exciting and dangerous. At the same time, he fills his books with the warmth and personal relationships that are at the root of any great romance novel.

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised on Long Island, f j holds degrees in music and television, and a doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He and his beautiful wife, Denise, have four daughters, and five fabulous granddaughters. (If you’re keeping score, that’s Males 1, Females 10!) As you might have guessed, along with Denise and at least part of the rest of the tribe, he lives in Lexington, Kentucky, where he has made his home for over forty years.