Laura Lippman
Laura Lippman is a former Baltimore journalist whose Tess Monaghan private detective series and standalone psychological thrillers have earned her multiple Edgar and Anthony Awards. Her work is notable for its literary quality, social awareness, and unflinching examination of female experience. She is widely regarded as one of the finest crime writers working in America today.
Works
- Baltimore BluesPrivate detective Tess Monaghan investigates a woman's disappearance in Baltimore
- Charm CityTess Monaghan investigates murders and corruption in Baltimore's underworld streets
- Butchers HillDetective Tess Monaghan hunts a killer preying on homeless and vulnerable women
- In Big TroubleTess Monaghan investigates entangled cases of murder and criminal conspiracy
- The Sugar HouseDetective Tess Monaghan uncovers secrets of multiple murders in Baltimore