Laura Lippman
AmericanCrimePsychological Thrillerb. 1959
Laura Lippman is an acclaimed American author and former journalist, best known for her detective fiction, particularly the Tess Monaghan series set in Baltimore. With a career spanning over two decades, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Agatha, and Shamus awards, and was named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America in 2025.
Awards
['Edgar Award', 'Anthony Award', 'Agatha Award', 'Shamus Award', 'Nero Wolfe Award', 'Barry Award', 'Macavity Award', 'Strand Critics Award', 'Gumshoe Award', 'Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster']
Notable Works
['Baltimore Blues', 'What the Dead Know', 'Lady in the Lake', 'Wilde Lake', 'Sunburn']
