Rene Denfeld
AmericanLiterary FictionCrimePsychological Thriller
Rene Denfeld is an American novelist, licensed investigator and foster/adoptive parent. Her novels (including The Enchanted, The Child Finder and The Butterfly Girl) blend literary prose with suspense and social-justice themes; she has worked as a defense investigator on death-row and trafficking cases and frequently writes and speaks about trauma, justice and foster care.
Awards
['Prix du Premier Roman Étranger (French prize)', 'ALA Medal for Excellence in Fiction (listing)', 'Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction (listing)', "Named a New York Times 'hero of the year' (2017)", 'Break The Silence Award (Washington, DC)']
Notable Works
['The Enchanted', 'The Child Finder', 'The Butterfly Girl', 'Sleeping Giants']





