Laurie R. King
Laurie R. King (born September 19, 1952) is an American author best known for her Mary Russell–Sherlock Holmes historical mystery series and the Kate Martinelli detective novels. She has won multiple awards including the Edgar Award and Macavity Award, and her work often blends historical settings with detective fiction and character-driven exploration of social themes. She lives in California.
Awards
['Edgar Award (Best First Novel, 1994)', 'John Creasey Memorial (1995)', 'Nero Award (1996)', 'Macavity Award (2002)', 'Lambda Literary Award (2007)', 'Agatha Award (2015)', 'Edgar Award — Grand Master (2022)']
Notable Works
["The Beekeeper's Apprentice", 'A Grave Talent', 'A Monstrous Regiment of Women', 'The Language of Bees', 'The Art of Detection']
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