Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King (born 1952 is an American author best known for her detective fiction.

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1952 - Detective fiction

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Among her books are the Mary Russell series of historical mysteries, featuring Sherlock Holmes as her partner; and a series featuring Kate Martinelli, a fictional San Francisco, California police officer.

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Mary Russell - Sherlock Holmes - San Francisco, California

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She won the 'Edgar for Best First Novel' for A Grave Talent as well as a 'Creasey' award. She has a received the Nero Wolfe Award, and Macavity award, for other books and her nominations include the Agatha best novel award, the Orange award, and two more Edgars. She has earned a BA degree in comparative religion and an MA in Old Testament Theology. She has also received an honorary doctorate from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

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Edgar - Creasey - Nero Wolfe Award - Macavity award - Agatha best novel award - Orange award

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