Jordan Harper is an American author, screenwriter, and producer known for his gritty and intense crime fiction. Born in Missouri and raised in the Ozarks, Harper has worked as an advertising copywriter, a music critic, and a TV writer. His notable contributions to television include writing and producing for shows like "The Mentalist" and "Gotham." Harper's debut novel, "She Rides Shotgun," published in 2017, received critical acclaim and won the 2018 Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. His writing style is often characterized by sharp prose and compelling, complex characters ensnared in the darker aspects of life.