Linda Barnes (writer)
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BornDecember 6, 1949
OccupationWriter
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAmerican
Linda Barnes | |
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| Born | December 6, 1949 |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Genre | Mystery fiction |
| Notable works | Carlotta Carlyle series |
| Website | |
| www | |
Linda Barnes (born December 6, 1949[1]) is an American mystery writer.
Linda Barnes was born and raised in Detroit, and graduated cum laude from the School of Fine and Applied Arts at Boston University. After college, Barnes became a drama teacher and director at Chelmsford and Lexington, Massachusetts schools. While teaching drama, Barnes wrote two plays, the award-winning "Wings" and "Prometheus", and went on to write highly successful mystery novels.
Linda Barnes lives near Boston with her husband and has one son.
Book reviews
- The Perfect Ghost Carolyn Haley's book review in the New York Journal of Books noted “Don’t be surprised if Linda Barnes gets an award for The Perfect Ghost, . . .”[2]
- Kirkus wrote "Barnes puts aside her Carlotta Carlyle series (Lie Down With the Devil, 2008, etc.) for an eerie, suspenseful stand-alone that focuses more on the characters and their dark pasts than on a clever mystery."[3]
- Publishers Weekly wrote "Although the mystery is slow to build, Barnes delivers a captivating story of love, rivalry, and revenge."[4]
Awards
Wins
- 1986 Anthony award for Best short story, "Lucky Penny"[5]
- 1987 Edgar award for Best novel, A Trouble of Fools[6]
Nominations
- 1986 Shamus award for Best private eye short story, "Lucky Penny"[7]
- 1988 Anthony award for Best novel, A Trouble of Fools[5]
- 1988 Edgar award for Best mystery novel, A Trouble of Fools[8]
- 1988 Shamus award for Best private eye novel, A Trouble of Fools[7]
