Elle Jauffret

Elle Jauffret is an award‑winning mystery author and former California criminal attorney whose work explores identity, perception, and the quiet power structures shaping our lives. A native of France and American attorney, she draws on her legal background and cross‑cultural experience to craft character‑driven mysteries that blend psychological depth with social insight.

She is a frequent panelist and moderator at writers’ conferences and festivals, where she speaks about writing craft, identity, and using mystery as a lens to examine how power operates beneath the surface of everyday life. She lives in Southern California with her family, along the coast of San Diego County, which serves as the backdrop for her Suddenly French Mystery series.

You can find her on social media @ellejauffret.