Kyra Davis

Kyra Davis (born 1972, Santa Clara, CA) - an American novelist and screenwriter primarily known for her mystery and romance series. She is of mixed Jewish and black ancestry and so is Sophie Katz, the protagonist of her 7-volume mystery series. Her Jewishness is woven into her everyday life through her dialogue, humor, and worldview. She frequently uses Yiddish expressions (e.g., calling herself or others “meshugeneh”) and deals with family dynamics that Davis describes as reflecting “stereotypes of the Jewish mother”. Her identity often drives plot points, particularly how she navigates the world as a woman of color who is also Jewish. For instance, she may wear a Star of David necklace, which sometimes leads to questions from others about her background due to her “well-brewed latte” skin tone. Her identity is also tied to the vibrant, multicultural culture of San Francisco, where her family and social circle reside. While her Jewishness is always present, the series focuses heavily on her career as a mystery writer and her romantic tension with Anatoly Darinsky, a Russian private investigator. [Google/AI]

Davis, Kyra, [Sophie Katz #1], (Sex, Murder and a Double Latte [hc, Red Dress Ink, 2005]) 978-0373895199 [pb, Red Dress Ink, 2006] 978-0373895809

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #2], (Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights [hc, Red Dress Ink, 2006]) 978-0373895786 [pb, 2007] 978-0373895526

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #3], (Obsession, Deceit and Really Dark Chocolate [pb, Red Dress Ink, 2007]) 978-0373895533

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #4], (Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss [pb, MIRA, 2009])  978-0778327363

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #5], (Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress [pb, MIRA, 2010]) 978-0778327899

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #6], (Vanity, Vengeance & A Weekend In Vegas [pb, CreateSpace Independent, 2012] 978-1475007862

Davis, Kyra [Sophie Katz #7], (Chaos, Desire & A Kick-Ass Cupcake [pb, Latte Press, 2017]) 978-0999499405