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October 2008

In 1986, this author's debut mystery featuring psychologist Alex Delaware won an for Best First Novel. Who is it?

This author's wife and son are also bestselling mystery writers. What are their names?

September 2008

writes a mystery series featuring Temple Barr and a black cat. What is the cat's name?

Douglas is also the author of a series featuring a Sherlockian character. Who is she?

August 2008

After a 14 year absense, this month Vicky Bliss returns for one last adventure in Laughter of Dead Kings. Who is author of this series?

What is Vicky Bliss' profession?

July 2008

What is Gabriel Allon, a sometime agent for Israeli intelligence in 's novels, by profession?

Before writing the Gabriel Allon thrillers, Silva wrote two books featuring a CIA agent. What was his name?

June 2008

Marshal Guarnaccia, of the mystery series, is a member of the Italian Carabinieri based in which Italian city?

What is the Marshal's first name?

May 2008

In which European city are 's mysteries featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti set?

The books in this series have been translated into over 20 different languages except, somewhat ironically, this one. Which is it?

April 2008

introduced this romance author turned true crime writer in the book Sweet, Savage Death. What is the series character's name?

What is the pseudonym by which writes the Gregor Demarkian mysteries?

March 2008

Other than the word Alpine, what is the common theme in the titles of 's Emma Lord mysteries?

In which state is Alpine, the fictional town of the series, located?

February 2008

 is the pseudonym of the author of two long-running mystery series. What is her real name? (Hint: The M. C. name is an acceptable answer, though true mystery fans will know her full name.)

What are the names of the principal characters in her two mystery series?

January 2008

' first novel won an in 1982 and was made into a 6-hour television miniseries in 1983. What is its title?

What is the name of the central character in this book who went on to become President of the United States later in the series?

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