L. A. Chandlar

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Laurie Chandlar (born 1971) is an American author of historical mystery novels. She is best known for her Art Deco Mystery series.

Biography

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Chandlar was born in 1971,[1] and grew up in Metro Detroit. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she double-majored in English and public relations. While at the University of Michigan, she met her husband.[2]

Following graduation, Chandlar worked for General Motors. In 2001, she and her husband moved to New York City, where she continues to live.[2]

Awards

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Awards for Chandlar's writing[1]
Year Title Award Result Ref.
2018 The Gold Pawn Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel Finalist [3][4]
2019 The Pearl Dagger Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel Finalist [5][6]
2020 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original Finalist [7][8]
Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery Finalist [9][10]
Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery Finalist [11][12]

Publications

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  • The Silver Gun. Kensington Books. 2017. ISBN 978-1-4967-1341-4.[13]
  • The Gold Pawn. Kensington Books. 2018. ISBN 978-1-4967-1343-8.[14]
  • The Pearl Dagger. Kensington Books. 2019. ISBN 978-1-4967-1345-2.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "L. A. Chandlar". Stop, You're Killing Me!. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ a b Michaels, Carin (2019-09-24). "Author Interview: L.A. Chandlar". Aunt Agatha's. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ patti (2019-01-29). "The Agatha Awards for 2018 books -". Nightstand Book Reviews. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ^ Glyer, Mike (2019-02-03). "2018 Agatha Award Nominees". File 770. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ^ patti (2020-06-11). "The Agatha Awards - 2019 Books -". Nightstand Book Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. ^ Glyer, Mike (2020-01-26). "2019 Agatha Award Nominees". File 770. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  7. ^ patti (2020-10-17). "2020 Anthony Awards -". Nightstand Book Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  8. ^ Glyer, Mike (2020-06-09). "2020 Anthony Award Nominees". File 770. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  9. ^ "2020 Left Coast Crime Lefty Awards -". Nightstand Book Reviews. 2020-03-23. Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  10. ^ patti (2020-03-23). "2020 Left Coast Crime Lefty Awards -". Nightstand Book Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  11. ^ "Macavity Awards - 2020". Nightstand Book Reviews. 2020-10-16. Archived from the original on 2023-01-02. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  12. ^ Schaub, Michael (2020-07-17). "Macavity Awards Shortlists Are Announced". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-01-02. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  13. ^ "The Silver Gun by L a Chandlar". Publishers Weekly. 2017-10-09. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  14. ^ "The Gold Pawn by L a Chandlar". Publishers Weekly. 2018-08-27. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  15. ^ "The Pearl Dagger by L a Chandlar". Publishers Weekly. 2019-06-20. Archived from the original on 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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