Katia Lief

3 Series

Katia Lief, an American author born in France, specializes in crime fiction, psychological thrillers, and literary fiction. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and holds a Master’s in literature and creative writing. Lief has written under the names Katia Spiegelman, Kate Pepper, and currently Katia Lief, and is known for her Karin Schaeffer series.

Katia Lief, also known as Kate Pepper and Katia Spiegelman, has authored several novels under various titles. "Five Days in Summer," re-released as "Five Days to Die," follows a gripping tale of survival. "Seven Minutes to Noon" and "One Cold Night" delve into intense suspense scenarios. "Here She Lies" and "Next Time You See Me," also published as "Hide and Seek," explore themes of deception and mystery. "Vanishing Girls," known also as "The 12th Victim," and "Soul Catcher" focus on the disappearance of young women and psychological thrill. "Love, Sex and the Wrong Bride," alternatively titled "Peculiar Politics: Love, Sex and the Wrong Bride," and "The Rise and Fall of Rocky Love," published as "Cartoons: The Rise and Fall of Rocky Love," blend romance with political and social commentary.