Lloyd Devereux Richards was born in New York City and travelled extensively in Europe, Africa and Central America before attending law school. He served as a senior law clerk for an Indiana Court of Appeals judge, researching and writing drafts for dozens of published opinions, including the appeal of a serial killer sentenced to death. A father of three, he lives with his wife, Cameron O'Connor, and their two dogs in Montpelier, Vermont. His novel, Stone Maidens was a TikTok viral success, which is to be followed up by another in the series,Maidens of the Cave. The Runner is a stand alone novel.