Paula L. Woods

Paula L. Woods is an African-American author of mystery and thriller books popularly known for her Charlotte Justice which has won her several accolades. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and International Association of Crime. As a Los Angeles native, her lifelong love of books saw a tremendous increase in her personal library to over 1000 books. The first book in her Charlotte Justice series won a Macavity Awards in the best first mystery book category. The series features Charlotte Justice working as a policewoman for the Los Angeles police department.