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Liz Alter

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http://www.liz-alter.com

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Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy

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Hi everyone! I’m Liz Alter, and I’m so happy you’re here.

I write the Footprints cozy-fantasy series and the Pastor Mary Mysteries—stories filled with a little bit of magic, a lot of heart, and the kind of moments that remind us we’re never alone.

I came to writing later in life, and what started as a quiet creative spark has grown into one of the greatest joys of my life. I love creating stories set in small, close-knit communities where faith, family, and even the smallest acts of kindness can change everything.

If you enjoy uplifting stories, gentle mystery, and characters (both human and a little magical!) who feel like friends, then you’re in exactly the right place.

I live in sunny Florida with my family and my sweet terrier—who often ins Hi everyone! I’m Liz Alter, and I’m so happy you’re here.

I write the Footprints cozy-fantasy series and the Pastor Mary Mysteries—stories filled with a little bit of magic, a lot of heart, and the kind of moments that remind us we’re never alone.

I came to writing later in life, and what started as a quiet creative spark has grown into one of the greatest joys of my life. I love creating stories set in small, close-knit communities where faith, family, and even the smallest acts of kindness can change everything.

If you enjoy uplifting stories, gentle mystery, and characters (both human and a little magical!) who feel like friends, then you’re in exactly the right place.

I live in sunny Florida with my family and my sweet terrier—who often inspires the furry companions in my books. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me reading, staying active, or dreaming up my next story.

Thank you so much for being here. It truly means the world to me.

Liz Alter is the creator of the Footprints cozy-fantasy series and the Pastor Mary Mysteries, where magic, family, and faith come together in heartwarming, uplifting stories. Her books blend gentle wonder, comforting mystery, and touches of humor—creating stories readers often describe as “hope-filled,” “cozy,” and “full of heart.” While her Sheriff Rebecca Anderson series leans into darker, more intense storytelling, her heart remains rooted in uplifting, hope-filled fiction.

Liz began writing later in life, discovering a joyful new creative chapter that quickly grew into a full author journey. Inspired by her love of small-town life, close-knit community, and a deep belief that God often works in life’s quiet, everyday moments, she writes stories that leave readers smiling—and sometimes reaching for a tissue.

She lives in sunny Florida with her family and her lovable terrier, who often inspires the furry companions in her books. When she’s not writing, Liz enjoys reading, staying active, and dreaming up her next cozy mystery or magical adventure.

When footprints appear, magic is sure to follow.
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Average rating: 4.57 · 87 ratings · 7 reviews · 18 distinct works • Similar authors

	Sundown (Sheriff Rebecca Anderson #1) 4.48 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sunstroke (Sheriff Rebecca Anderson #3) 4.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death by Horseback (Pastor Mary Mysteries #2) 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas Presence (Pastor Mary Mysteries #4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Missing Cat's Eye (Pastor Mary Mysteries #1) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sunup (Sheriff Rebecca Anderson #2) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Footprints in the Sand (Footprints #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2026 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Quilts, Questions, and Quagmires (Pastor Mary Mysteries #5) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2026 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Damaged (Sheriff Rebecca Anderson #4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Garden Wedding: Book 1 - Wedding Trilogy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Sheriff Rebecca Anderson (4 books)
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A Garden Wedding: Book 1 - Wedding Trilogy (Pastor Mary Mysteries)

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