Steph Cha is a Korean American author known for her critically acclaimed crime fiction. She gained widespread recognition with "Your House Will Pay," a powerful novel exploring the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the enduring legacy of racial violence. The book was named a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist and one of the best books of 2019 by numerous publications. Cha previously wrote the Juniper Song noir trilogy set in Los Angeles. She lives in Los Angeles and has contributed to various publications including the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.