Author

Kayleigh Suggett

Kayleigh Suggett
Associated Country
Canada
Kayleigh Suggett is a Canadian author best known for contemporary mystery novels that blend classic detective fiction with irreverent humor, fast-paced plotting, and memorable characters. Inspired by traditional whodunits, British satire, and comedic crime fiction, her work combines intricate mysteries with sharp dialogue, bold comedy, and a modern sensibility. Through her distinctive narrative voice, Suggett has carved out a unique place within the contemporary cozy and humorous mystery genres.

Before becoming a novelist, Suggett worked in customer service and business administration, experiences that gave her firsthand insight into the quirks of human behavior that populate her fiction. Drawing inspiration from authors such as Christopher Moore and Agatha Christie, she created the Verona Montero series to offer readers mysteries that balance clever puzzles with unapologetically witty, character-driven storytelling. Outside of writing, she is a wedding singer, choir enthusiast, and avid crossword solver. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband and son and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada.

Since the publication of her debut novel, Alibi by Accident, Suggett has established herself as an emerging voice in humorous crime fiction. Her *Verona Montero* series has been praised for its inventive mysteries, engaging characters, and distinctive blend of classic detective storytelling and contemporary comedy. Through her lively prose and fresh approach to the genre, she continues to build a growing readership among fans of modern mystery fiction.
Books
A dead man walking. An axe festival. Only one of these was on her itinerary. Verona flew to the tiny Irish village of Dalkerry for one reason: Jian. Specifically, the six months of unfinished...
Verona Montero, Book 3
A locked room. An obvious suspect. Absolutely nothing adds up. It’s Verona Montero's favorite kind of shtshow. Harry Kim died in a locked apartment. No signs of forced entry, windows too small to fit...
Verona Montero, Book 2
Private investigator Verona Montero hikes fifteen kilometers to a cliff-top lodge in the Canadian Badlands to dodge cheating dirtbags and a crush with better abs than boundaries. She expects R&R....
Verona Montero, Book 1
Verona Montero loves calling herself a private dick because it makes her sound like she’s in a 1940s detective movie. And she gets to say “dick” a lot. So when Miami—a walking Barbie with an emoji...