Shelley Freydont is the author of five books in the Lindy Haggerty Mystery series. In addition, she has toured internationally as a professional dancer with Louis Falco, Twyla Tharp Dance, and American Ballroom Theater, and has choreographed and taught for companies throughout the world. She has appeared numerous times for PBS on Great Performances. Evening at the Pops, and Happy New Year USA. Fredyont lives in Ridgewood, NJ, with her two children.