Ramona Emerson

Ramona Emerson is a Diné (Navajo) filmmaker, photographer, and author whose work bridges traditional storytelling with contemporary crime fiction. She is the author of the acclaimed novels "Shutter" and "Exposure," which feature Rita Todacheene, a forensic photographer for the Albuquerque Police Department who can see the ghosts of crime victims. Emerson's writing weaves together Navajo culture, the supernatural, and gritty police procedurals, creating a unique voice in mystery fiction. Her background in visual storytelling informs her vivid prose, while her Indigenous perspective brings depth and authenticity to her narratives about identity, justice, and the unseen world.