James Lee Burke
Location – New Orleans/Iberia Parish Louisiana
James Lee Burke, a rare winner of two Edgar Awards, and named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels and two collections of short stories. He lives in Missoula, Montana.
Author Interview from July 2010
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Robert Crais
Location – Los Angeles
Robert Crais is an American author of detective fiction. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Quincy, Miami Vice and L.A. Law. His writing is influenced by Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Ernest Hemingway, Robert B. Parker and John Steinbeck. Wikipedia
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S. A. Cosby
S.A Cosby
Location – Rural Virginia
S.A. Cosby is the New York Times national best selling award-winning author from Southeastern Virginia. His books include MY DARKEST PRAYER, BLACKTOP WASTELAND, Amazon’s #1 Mystery and Thriller of the Year and #3 Best Book of 2020 overall, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, Winner of the LA Times Book Award for Mystery or Thrillers and a Goodreads Choice Awards Semifinalist and the winner of the ITW award for hard cover book of the year, the Macavity for best novel of the year, the Anthony, The Barry , a honorable mention from the ALA Black Caucus and was a finalists for the CWA Golden Dagger. He is also author of the best selling RAZORBLADE TEARS which was also nominated for numerous awards as well
His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines, and his story “Slant-Six” was selected as a Distinguished Story in Best American Mystery Stories for 2016. His short story “The Grass Beneath My Feet” won the Anthony Award for Best Short Story in 2019. His writing has been called “gritty and heartbreaking” and “dark, thrilling and tragic” and “raw ,emotional and profound ” (Amazon)
For more about his 2023 book – All Sinners Bleed
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George Pelecanos
George Pelecanos is a powerhouse of contemporary noir, celebrated for his gritty, empathetic portrayals of the urban underworld. Born in 1957 in Washington, D.C., his early years working as a line cook and shoe salesman deeply informed his focus on the daily grind of working-class life.He has authored over 20 novels, most famously his D.C. Quartet, which explores the “invisible” city beyond the monuments. Unlike typical political thrillers, his stories—such as Hard Revolution and The Night Gardener—delve into racial tension, social divides, and the lives of those on the margins. His prose is noted for its authentic dialogue, rich period detail, and a deep-seated love for soul music and pop culture.Beyond his books, Pelecanos is a legendary television writer and producer. He was a primary architect of HBO’s The Wire, bringing his expertise in urban realism to the screen. His television credits also include Treme, The Deuce, and We Own This City. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Hammett Prize, cementing his legacy as one of America’s premier chroniclers of crime and the human condition.
