Mystery Authors Born in June

Posted by Sandy Mitchell May 31, 2008

Among the writers born in June are:

Sara Paretsky - June 8 - This contemporary author is best known for her crime series, featuring V.I. Warshawski, one of the first independent female private dectectives. Her lastest novel, "Bleeding Kansas," was published in early 2008. Paretsky grew up in Kansas and now lives in Chicago.

Patricia Cornwell - June 9 - The creator of the forensic crime genre, her Kay Scarpetta series was the precursor to the CSI television shows and the "Bones" novels and series. She has penned more than 20 novels and three non-fiction works. Her latest novel, "The Front," was just released at the end of May.

Tess Gerrittsen - June 12 - A retired medical doctor, Gerritsen is the author of a dozen mystery novels, including the recent "Mephisto Club" and "The Bone Garden." Gerritsen lives in Maine.

Dan Brown - June 22 - The author of the bestselling "The DaVinci Code" and interesting "Angels and Demons," is at work on a new novel to be released in 2009.

Josephine Tey - June 25 - This is the pseudonym that Scottish author, Elizabeth MacIntosh used to pen five mid-20th century mystery novels, featuring Inspector Alan Grant. Among these is "The Daughter of Time." Tey died in 1952.

Happy Birthday to All!