L. A. Chandlar
American author (b. 1971)
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Laurie Chandlar (born 1971) is an American author of historical mystery novels. She is best known for her Art Deco Mystery series.
Biography
Chandlar was born in 1971,[1] and grew up in Metro Detroit. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she double-majored in English and public relations. While at the University of Michigan, she met her husband.[2]
Following graduation, Chandlar worked for General Motors. In 2001, she and her husband moved to New York City, where she continues to live.[2]
Awards
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Gold Pawn | Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel | Finalist | [3][4] |
| 2019 | The Pearl Dagger | Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel | Finalist | [5][6] |
| 2020 | Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original | Finalist | [7][8] | |
| Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery | Finalist | [9][10] | ||
| Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery | Finalist | [11][12] |
Publications
- The Silver Gun. Kensington Books. 2017. ISBN 978-1-4967-1341-4.[13]
- The Gold Pawn. Kensington Books. 2018. ISBN 978-1-4967-1343-8.[14]
- The Pearl Dagger. Kensington Books. 2019. ISBN 978-1-4967-1345-2.[15]