Steven F. Havill is an American author primarily known for his mysteries and westerns, set largely in the high country of New Mexico. He writes as a full-time author while working as a high school biology and English teacher, holding degrees from the University of New Mexico. Havill’s writing style is characterized by gritty realism and complex characters, often exploring themes of isolation, justice, and the harsh realities of frontier life. His works frequently blend elements of crime fiction with the atmospheric settings of the American West.

































