CC Trace

CC Trace writes endearing cozy mysteries from her home in the picturesque woods of upstate New York. A former middle school principal, she traded detentions for plot twists and now spends her days dreaming up trouble for her beloved sleuth, Franklin County’s finest amateur detective, Carolina Teal.

Her stories weave cozy charm with clever whodunits, featuring loyal sidekicks (both canine and human), small-town secrets, and lighthearted humor that’ll keep you turning pages like someone’s brewing fresh coffee in the next room.

When She’s Not Writing…

You’ll likely find CC with her family—her three grown children and four energetic grandchildren who bring endless joy to her days. Whether they’re hiking mountain trails, gathering around a campfire, or chasing fireflies at the family cabin, the whole crew knows how to make memories.

And when it’s just CC’s time? She’s probably out on the golf course, happily trading plot twists for putts.