Élan Les Vies is a Californian author of mysteries and thrillers. His writing is shaped by the duality of his upbringing, split between a coastal suburb and a border reservation in the Southwest. He is also known by his stage name, The Coyote, and is recognized for his eclectic 1960s sound and nostalgic Californian brand. Élan currently lives between San Diego and Paris, France, with his wife, Clémence, and his dog, Sam.