Kacey Carpenter was born in Denver and spent his early childhood exploring Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. His love for outdoor adventures created a deep appreciation for nature and its mysteries. After completing his undergraduate studies at UCLA and a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, he moved to Northern California. There, he raised his family while building a successful career in high tech.

His journey as an author began with non-fiction and his involvement in the Berkeley branch of the California Writers Club. He served as the Chapter Digital Strategies leader for the Sierra Club, merging his love for nature with his technical expertise. Kacey now lives in Oregon, where he stays deeply connected to the outdoors as a certified wilderness first aid outings leader. Kacey is actively engaged in the community, leading the National Writers Union Writers Corner program and as a reviewer for the Timberline Review of Willamette Writers.

His debut mystery-thriller novel, Do Not Die Today, is the first installment in A National Park Mystery-Thriller series. Drawing inspiration from his love of national parks and the many mysterious elements in the wild, Kacey crafts fast-paced, suspenseful stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. When he's not writing, Kacey enjoys spending time in nature with his family and volunteering in the community.