Mikita Brottman is a British-American non-fiction author, scholar, and psychoanalyst. Her work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple fields to examine her subjects. Brottman is particularly known for her interest in true crime. Her writing characteristically blends genres, incorporating elements of autobiography, psychoanalysis, forensic psychology, and literary history. This combination of perspectives allows her to explore true crime narratives with depth beyond conventional crime reporting.