Alex Matthews

Alex Matthews, a psychotherapist with a home-based practice, works in close partnership with her husband Allen, also a therapist. Together they do counseling and create the Cassidy McCabe series, with Alex writing the words and Allen providing plot consultation, critiquing and promotion. Alex writes mysteries that reflect her interest in women’s issues and relationships. In her protagonist, Cassidy, Alex set out to create a character most women can identify with: a woman who struggles to develop healthy relationships, succeed in her career, retain her independence, and get her mother’s voice out of her head. "As a therapist, I can’t guarantee my clients will solve their problems. But as Cass’s guardian angel, I can make sure she always wins out in the end."

Alex and Allen share their Oak Park, Illinois, home with four cats. On summer evenings they can be seen taking their unleashed cats for a walk.

Awards received by the Cassidy McCabe series: Two time winner of the certificate of excellence from the Cat Writers' Association 1999 Winner of the Readers Choice Award for Best Series Character What the critics are saying: "Cat lovers will be charmed." Mystery Times"... offers a devilish mystery, realistic Chicago ambiance, and crisp pacing." - Booklist "Infectious prose, a concurrent his-and-her plot, and a spunk little likes-to-help grandma places (Cat's Claw) at the top of the list." - Library Journal Read more about the Cassidy McCabe mysteries.