Tales of Women Who Break the Mold

Anne SHelley

“I write fiction that makes you laugh in one breath and gasp in the next. My stories aren’t always nice, but they’re never boring—and the women at the center never play by the rules.”

Anne Shelley is a fiction author known for writing bold, unforgettable stories about women who refuse to be silenced. Her work spans genres—from mystery thrillers and crime fiction to historical Westerns—but one thing ties them all together: strong female characters who take charge of their own destinies.

In her Sophie Drake Mystery Series, readers are pulled into the dark underbelly of urban life, where secrets run deep and the truth is anything but simple. These are page-turning thrillers where Sophie, a sharp-tongued investigator with no patience for liars, dives headfirst into danger to uncover what others want buried. Each book is packed with suspense, layered storytelling, and a touch of gritty humor that fans of female-led detective fiction will love.

Anne also writes rich, atmospheric historical fiction, including Soiled Doves, a gripping tale set in the Wild West. Here, her heroines push back against society’s expectations in a world where survival demands strength, wit, and courage. These women aren’t waiting for permission—they’re rewriting the rules.

Whether she’s crafting a modern murder mystery or a sweeping Western drama, Anne Shelley writes for readers who crave fierce female leads, immersive plots, and stories where women fight back. Her books are perfect for fans of strong women in fiction, female detective series, Western historical novels, and readers who like their heroines complicated, capable, and a little bit dangerous.