Mystery Writers Born in November

Posted by Sandy Mitchell Nov 5, 2008

Among them are: Bram Stoker - November 8 - The Irish-born author of arguably the most famous horror novel ever -- Dracula. Stoker had never been outside of the British Isles when he wrote his famous novel, but his vision of the Romanian countryside has disturbed generations of mystery lovers. Charlotte MacLeod - November 12 - The author of over 30 mystery novels, the most popular of which featured Beacon Hill residents, Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn. She also penned a biography of fellow mystery novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart. Born in Canada, MacLeod emmigrated to the US as a child in 1923. Her works have sold over 1 million copies. Ms. MacLeod died in 2005. Don Delillo - November 20 - A post-modern New York City novelist, his books often deal with organized crime. Delillo's 1997 novel Underworld was the runner-up on the New York Times list of best novels in the last 25 years. Elizabeth George - November 21 - An American mystery author who writes British murder mysteries. Her latest novel, What Came Before he Shot Her, was released in 2007. Rita Mae Brown - November 28 - One of my favorite mystery authors, she is best known for her mystery series featuring Mary Minor Hairsteen "Harry" and her tiger cat, Mrs Murphy. Rita Mae Brown is also an emmy-nominated screenwriter, poet, accomplished horsewoman, and political activist. She lives in Virginia with her horses, cats, and other stray creatures.