Mystery Authors born in November include writers in a wide range of mystery genres, from cozies to horror.
Among them are:
Bram Stoker - November 8 - The Irish-born author of arguably the most famous horror novel ever -- Dracula. Stoker had never been outside of the British Isles when he wrote his famous novel, but his vision of the Romanian countryside has disturbed generations of mystery lovers.
Charlotte MacLeod - November 12 - The author of over 30 mystery novels, the most popular of which featured Beacon Hill residents, Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn. She also penned a biography of fellow mystery novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart. Born in Canada, MacLeod emmigrated to the US as a child in 1923. Her works have sold over 1 million copies. Ms. MacLeod died in 2005.
Don Delillo - November 20 - A post-modern New York City novelist, his books often deal with organized crime. Delillo's 1997 novel Underworld was the runner-up on the New York Times list of best novels in the last 25 years.
Elizabeth George - November 21 - An American mystery author who writes British murder mysteries. Her latest novel, What Came Before he Shot Her, was just released in October.
Rita Mae Brown - November 28 - One of my favorite mystery authors, she is best known for her mystery series featuring Fair Hairsteen and her tiger cat, Mrs Murphy. Rita Mae Brown is also an emmy-nominated screenwriter, poet, accomplished horsewoman, and political activist. She lives in Virginia with her horses, cats, and other stray creatures.
