Susan P. Baker, a retired Texas family court judge, presided over everything from divorce to murder for 12 years. Afterward, she traveled the state as a visiting judge for another 12. Prior to being elected to the bench, she practiced law for 9 years and was a probation officer for 2 years. Susan’s works are derived from her experiences in the justice system and events in and around the courts in Texas, fictionalized, of course!
She is the author of 13 novels of mystery and suspense set in Texas, two nonfiction books, and an eclectic collection of short pieces. Her novels include the Mavis Davis Mystery Series, the Lady Lawyer Mystery Series, and 5 standalone domestic thrillers, the latest one due out Nov. 20, 2025.
Her 2 nonfiction books are Murdered Judges of the 20th Century and a divorce advice book. Her collection is entitled Fly Catching.
She loves to travel and has lost count of the countries she's visited, tho her favs are England and Australia where her cousins reside.
She has 2 children and 8 grandchildren. She loves dark chocolate, raspberries, and reading everything, including the back of cereal boxes.
A native of Galveston, a former resident of Fredericksburg, TX and San Miguel de Allende, MX, Susan is at home now in Cypress, TX.
Website: www.susanpbaker.com.
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