Steph Cha (born 1986) is a Korean American novelist and fiction writer celebrated for her crime fiction novels centered around the compelling detective Juniper Song. Born in Van Nuys, California, and raised in Encino, Cha’s background, including her education at Harvard Westlake School, informs her writing, which is known for its unflinching exploration of complex themes like race, family, and generational violence. Cha’s writing style is characterized by a compassionate and often gritty approach, delving into the darker aspects of human experience with a remarkable sense of empathy. Her Juniper Song trilogy – Follow Her Home, Beware Beware, and Dead Soon Enough – has garnered critical acclaim and positioned her as a significant voice in contemporary crime fiction.









