Jennifer L. Delozier
As a physician, J.L. Delozier draws inspiration from science that exists on the edge of reality—bizarre medical anomalies, new genetic discoveries, and anything that seems too weird to be true. Her debut was nominated for a “Best First Novel” award by the International Thriller Writers organization; her fourth novel won a Silver Falchion Award. Her short fiction has won an Omega Award and appeared in Artemis Journal, The Pittsburgher, Thriller Magazine, Retreats from Oblivion, and the anthologies, Noirville: Tales from the Dark Side and Writers Crushing COVID-19. By day, she’s an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Penn State. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three rescue cats. See more at www.jldelozier.com
Works

Blood Type X
Mysterious photos of the world’s most wanted killer, Dr. William Blaine.
Coded letters luring Persephone Smith to Spain.
A little girl who is not what she seems.
Criminal psychologist Persephone “Seph” Smith is back on the hunt for Dr. William Baine, a scientist who murdered half the world’s population with his Type O virus. Now, he plans to rebuild the world in his own image—starting with Seph. When the hunter becomes the hunted, Seph must rely on her genetic gift to outwit Baine—and his shadowy accomplice.
BLOOD TYPE X is the third installment of the Persephone Smith series, which includes STORM SHELTER (“An unconventional mystery that’s smart and unpredictable” – Kirkus Reviews) and the Thriller Award-nominated TYPE & CROSS.
Con Me Once
Storm Shelter
Type & Cross
Awards and Recognition
- Women Hold Up Half the Sky prize of the Roswell Awards, 2019
- Silver Falchion Award for Best Comedic Thriller, 2021 for Con Me Once