Carol Lea Benjamin is an American author primarily known for her crime fiction novels featuring the characters Rachel Alexander and Dash. She began her writing career in 1982 with the successful dog training book, "The Wicked Stepdog," and transitioned into fiction with the popular mystery series starting in 1996. Benjamin’s writing style is characterized by a blend of suspense, humor, and a strong focus on the dynamic between her human and canine protagonists, often drawing from her own background as a former private investigator and dog trainer.










