L. C. Hayden

Elsie (L. C.) Hayden
Born
Elsie Hayden

(1949-04-11)April 11, 1949
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
DiedMay 28, 2025(2025-05-28) (aged 76)
El Paso, Texas, United States
OccupationNovelist
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
CitizenshipMexico (birth), United States (naturalized)
GenreMystery, Inspirational, and Children's
Notable worksThe Harry Bronson Mystery Series, The Aimee Brent Mystery Series, Secrets of the Tunnels
SpouseRichard Hayden
ChildrenDonald and Robert Hayden
Website
lchayden.com

L. C. (Elsie) Hayden (April 11, 1949 – May 28, 2025) was an American novelist. She penned three mystery series as well as several stand-alone novels, an inspirational angel series, a YA inspirational novel, and two children's picture books. She wrote "edge of your seat" suspense as well as surprise endings. Hayden was also a high school English teacher for 26 years, having retired in 2001.