Taylor Stevens

Taylor Stevens (born c. 1973) is an American author of mystery novels. She grew up in the Children of God.

Early life Circa 1973, Stevens was born in upstate New York as part of the Children of God, her parents having joined the cult in 1969 and 1970, respectively. She has four younger siblings, all of whom were also born into the cult. Due to the cult's beliefs regarding familial bonds, at age 12, Stevens was separated from her biological family. She was also denied access to education beyond the sixth grade. 2012 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Finalist Vanessa Michael Munroe series