Deborah Crombie
A Share in Death [Scribner, 1993], was subsequently given Agatha and Macavity nominations for Best First Novel of 1993. Her fifth novel, Dreaming of the Bones [Scribner, 1997] was given a Edgar award nomination by Mystery Writers of America for Best Novel in 1997.
It was a New York Times Book of the Year, and was chosen by the Independent Mystery Booksellers of America as one of the 100 Best Crime Novels of the Century.
What genre does Deborah Crombie write?
She writes crime and mystery novels, best known for police procedural stories featuring recurring detectives.
Are her books part of a series?
Yes. Most of her work is the Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James series, which follows Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James.
Where should I start reading her books?
A good starting point is A Share in Death, her first Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James novel. You can then read the series in publication order to follow character development.
Which of her books have received awards or notable recognition?
A Share in Death received Agatha and Macavity nominations for Best First Novel. Dreaming of the Bones was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel, was named a New York Times Book of the Year, and was chosen as one of the 100 Best Crime Novels of the Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers of America.
Can I read individual novels out of order, or do I need to read every book?
Many of the novels work as standalone mysteries, but reading in series order makes it easier to follow ongoing relationships and character arcs.
