Originally from central Indiana, thriller and mystery author August Norman has called Los Angeles home for two decades, writing for and/or appearing in movies, television, stage productions, web series, and even, commercial advertising. A lover and champion of crime fiction, August is an active member of the Mystery Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, the Sisters in Crime (National and LA), and regularly attends the Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference. For more info: augustnorman.com August's debut thriller, Come and Get Me - A Caitlin Bergman Novel, was released by Crooked Lane Books on April 9, 2019, and was included in Suspense Magazine's Best of 2019 Awards in the Debut category. The second Caitlin Bergman Novel, Sins of the Mother, was released in September of 2020. Praise for Come and Get Me: “Sharp dialogue, terrific twists and a smart, gutsy heroine you’ll root for. Come and Get Me is a taut, timely thriller that delivers.” –Barbara Nickless, author of Dead Stop “An intelligent, twisted thriller with heart and depth. Readers will find a flawed, scarred, and unapologetically brilliant sleuth in Caitlin Bergman. Immersive and unforgettable from page one.” –Lydia Kang, author of The Impossible Girl “From the chilling beginning to the last tension-filled page, Norman’s debut will grip you and keep you furiously turning pages . . . A fantastic premise, captivating plot, and intelligent, strong main character.” –Christine Carbo, award-winning author of The Wild Inside “August Norman’s page-turning thriller features a sly sense of humor . . . .and a strong, relatable woman at its core— Caitlin Bergman, a woman with flaws . . . but who doggedly pursues justice and who fights back against the men who would victimize her.” –Lisa Brackmann, author of Black Swan Rising “August Norman’s Come and Get Me peels the top layer off a bucolic, Midwestern college town and reveals the dark heart of a mystery beating underneath. This is a fast-paced, propulsive thriller, the first in a wonderful new series featuring dynamic journalist Caitlin Bergman. How long until we can read the next one?” –David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Somebody’s Daughter “A stunning debut! August Norman comes out of the gate swinging. Come and Get Me is a fast-paced thriller that will leave you huffing and puffing until the very last page.” –Simon Gervais, author of Hunt Them Down “A compulsively readable thriller that weaves deft plotting, sparkling dialogue and sharp descriptive prose to create a work of real psychological depth.” –Thomas Shawver, author of The Widow’s Son “An expertly plotted story that will keep you turning pages and looking forward to the next installment.” –Gale Massey, author of The Girl from Blind River