Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer. The author of eighteen novels, Slaughter has sold more than 35 million copies of her books, which have been published in 37 languages.
LOCATION – GEORGIA (MAINLY ATLANTA)
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James Lee Burke
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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K.J. Howe
K.J. Howe
Born in Toronto, Canada, KJ enjoyed a nomadic lifestyle during her early years, living in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean, which gave her an insider’s view into many different cultures. While abroad, she read every book she could find, which triggered in her a desire to create her own stories.
She attended Salzburg International Preparatory School, Neuchâtel Junior College, and Albert College before earning a Specialists Degree in Business from the University of Toronto. KJ found success in the corporate world, but her passion for travel, adventure, and stories drew her back to school where she earned a Masters in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She is a Thriller and Barry Award nominee, and she has won several writing awards, including three Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellent in Mystery and Suspense.
While honing her fiction skills, KJ worked as a medical, health, and fitness writer. She then became involved with the International Thriller Writers as the Executive Director of ThrillerFest, the organization’s annual conference held every July in New York City.
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James (Jim) Sallis
James Sallis
R.I.P.
James Sallis (born December 21, 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, United States) is an Americancrime writer, poet, critic, musicologist and musician, best known for his series of novels featuring the detective character Lew Griffin and set in New Orleans, and for his 2005 novel Drive, which was adapted into a 2011 film of the same name.
Acclaimed author James Sallis died on Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 81, after a long battle with illness. Sallis was a native of Helena, Arkansas.
Sallis may have been known for his novels, but he was more than just an author. He was also a creative writing teacher, musician, screenwriter, periodical editor, book reviewer, and translator.
As posted by Poison Pen Bookshop – Scottsdale, AZ :
“We are very sorry to have to share that author James Sallis passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, peacefully, with his wife Karyn by his side, after a long illness. No funeral is planned. If you feel moved to donate in his memory, the family suggests ACLU or the Humane Society as worthy charities that Jim valued.”
Film – Drive starring Ryan Gosling
