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Lyn Liao Butler

Lyn Liao Butler was born in Taiwan and moved to the States when she was seven. Before becoming an author, she was a professional ballet and modern dancer, and is still a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and yoga instructor. She is an avid animal lover and fosters dogs as well as volunteers with rescues.

When she is not torturing clients or talking to imaginary characters, Lyn enjoys spending time with her FDNY husband, their son (the happiest little boy in the world), their three stubborn dachshunds, sewing for her Etsy shop, and trying crazy yoga poses on a stand-up paddleboard. So far, she has not fallen into the water yet.

Genres: Mystery, General Fiction

New and upcoming books

October 2025

The Deadly Book Club

August 2026

Under the Ghost Moon

Novels

   The Tiger Mom's Tale (2021)
   Red Thread of Fate (2022)
   Someone Else's Life (2023)
   What Is Mine (2024)
   The Fourth Daughter (2025)
   The Deadly Book Club (2025)
   Under the Ghost Moon (2026)

Lyn Liao Butler recommends

Where He Left Me (2025)
Nicole Baart
"A hauntingly beautiful and suspenseful tale of a woman grappling to come to terms with her husband's love when he disappears, leaving her to fend for herself during a storm with two unwanted strangers. I started reading it again for the second time as soon as I finished it, because I didn't want to leave the world Nicole Baart so masterfully spun."

A New Lease on Death (2024)
(Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries, book 1)
Olivia Blacke
"Absolutely addictive. . . I didn't want it to end."

Catch You Later (2024)
Jessica Strawser
"A powerful story about the bonds of friendships and the lengths we'd go to protect the people we love, Catch You Later is full of emotion and nail-biting suspense, propelling you to keep turning pages until the very last word."

The Alone Time (2024)
Elle Marr
"Absolutely chilling, The Alone Time delves into the lives of sisters Fiona and Violet as they navigate life after surviving the plane crash that killed their parents. Each layer of the story is expertly revealed, leaving you in shock as you wonder what is the truth and what is only imagined."

Light of the Fire (2024)
Sarahlyn Bruck
"An enthralling and moving glimpse into the world of professional soccer, Light of the Fire is a beautifully written story of true friendship and facing the mistakes of the past."

The Wild Between Us (2023)
Amy Hagstrom
"The Wild Between Us is an unputdownable novel full of heart-stopping suspense and emotions. I couldn't read fast enough and was blown away by this stellar debut."

Twisted (2023)
(Twisted Truths, book 1)
Maggie Giles
"Twisted is the perfect word to describe the way you'll feel as this thriller reaches that 'OMG' moment when you finally figure out what's going on. It'll keep you guessing until the very last page."

Salthouse Place (2023)
Jamie Lee Sogn
"A masterful tale of lost and toxic friendships, Salthouse Place is full of twists you won't see coming and will have you racing to the end in one more explosive, heart-pounding revelation."

One Tough Cookie (2023)
Delise Torres
"Sharp and voicey, One Tough Cookie is a fast read, making you crave cookies as it delves into Karina's world at a cookie plant. Karina is snarky and sassy, a unique heroine searching for what she really wants. A charming debut!"

8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster (2023)
Mirinae Lee
"A stunning debut from Mirinae Lee, 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster follows the incredible life of a woman, a shapeshifter, as she battles life near the North Korean border during the most turbulent times in Korean history. Lee is a master at storytelling, weaving the eight stories in a way that leaves you with questions, only to answer them with scenes that are sometimes horrific, sometimes touching, but always riveting."

The Direction of the Wind (2023)
Mansi Shah
"The Direction of the Wind will grab your heart from the first page. Beautifully written, this haunting story about a young woman searching for her mother is heartbreaking and uplifting as it immerses you in both Ahmedabad, India, and Paris, France. Mansi Shah is now a must-read author for me."

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