Coco McQ is the author of the Sashé Boudreaux Mystery Series and the Night Hunt! picture-book adventures. Her stories weave Southern charm, quirky characters, and twisty mysteries with threads of history, community, and redemption, while her Night Hunt! books lead children on immersive, educational expeditions through the world’s wild places.

A former diplomat, world traveler, and mother of five, Coco draws inspiration from the places she’s lived—from the bayous of Louisiana, to the jungles of the Ryukyu Islands and beyond. She loves uncovering the hidden stories tucked inside old towns, wild landscapes, and family traditions.

Her debut Southern cozy mystery, Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones & Buried Secrets, invites readers into a small bayou town where beignets are hot, secrets run deep, and nothing stays buried forever. Her picture book Night Hunt! Ryukyu offers children an immersive after dark adventure filled with real nocturnal wildlife and flashlight-style discoveries.

Coco writes for curious minds, brave hearts, and wild imaginations. She hopes her stories bring readers delight, wonder, and a touch of courage.