Murvel Russell Sellars Jr., writing professionally as M. R. Sellars, is an American novelist specializing in paranormal, thriller, horror, and mystery fiction. Born in February 1962, Sellars has carved out a distinct niche in contemporary genre fiction by blending traditional police procedural elements with occult and supernatural themes.\n\nHe is best known as the creator of the Rowan Gant Investigations series. The novels follow the titular protagonist, a practicing Witch who works as an occult detective, assisting the Saint Louis police department in resolving highly unusual and bizarre crimes. Through this series, Sellars explores themes of modern paganism, criminal investigation, and the supernatural, grounding his fantastical elements in a gritty, realistic Midwestern setting.\n\nActive in the professional writing community, Sellars is a member of the International Thriller Writers organization. He has also previously held membership in the Horror Writers Association, reflecting his ongoing contributions to the dark fantasy, horror, and suspense genres.
