L.D. Smith is a retired attorney from Salt Lake City, Utah, who relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 2022. Since discovering Arizona’s rugged beauty and fascinating mix of desert, mountains, ghost towns, and legends, Smith has been inspired to bring those stories to life for teen readers.

Determined to create adventurous tales without the darker themes of violence, Smith writes G-rated fiction filled with fun, mystery, and fantasy. These books are meant to offer teens a chance to escape into adventure while navigating the challenges of growing up.