Natalie D. Richards is a New York Times bestselling author of page turning thrillers and middle-grade adventure novels. Her latest YA thriller, 49 MILES ALONE, was nominated for an Edgar Award and an International Thriller Writers Award. SURVIVE THIS SAFARI, her latest middle grade adventure, was called “An entertaining, puzzle-filled adventure,” by Kirkus. She lives in Ohio with her three children and very large dog, Wookiee.