Faye Kellerman

Faye Kellerman

Faye Kellerman was born in St Louis, Missouri. She began her career as a dentist but turned to writing after the birth of her eldest child in 1978. As well as the highly popular Peter Decker series she has also written one historical mystery.

In between writing, she tries to find the time to enjoy her two favourite hobbies, gardening and music. She has four children and lives with them and her husband, novelist and psychologist Jonathan Kellerman, in Los Angeles.

What genre does Faye Kellerman write?

She primarily writes crime and mystery fiction, with a focus on police procedural novels. She has also written at least one historical mystery.

What is Faye Kellerman's best-known series?

Her best-known work is the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series, a long-running detective series featuring those recurring characters.

Are her books part of a series or are they standalone?

Many of her novels are part of the Decker/Lazarus series, but she has also published standalone novels, including a historical mystery.

Where should I start if I want to read her work?

Start with the first book in the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus sequence to follow character development and series continuity. Standalone titles can be read independently.

What kinds of themes and style can I expect in her novels?

Expect character-driven police procedurals that emphasize investigation, moral and legal dilemmas, and tightly plotted mysteries.

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