ELIZABETH GEORGE, AUTHOR

BOOKS

	Careless in Red May, 2008 Scotland Yard’s Thomas Lynley returns to investigate what may be a perfect crime. On a lonely stretch of coastline, Lynley discovers the body of a young man. Thus begins a quest to unmask a clever and ruthless murderer. But this time, Lynley’s not in charge. He’s a witness—and possibly even a suspect. The local detective leading the investigation soon figures out that Lynley can help. So can his former associate Barbara Havers, whom Scotland Yard sends to Cornwall, ostensibly to assist in the investigation, but unofficially to check up on Lynley and possibly win him back to the Yard. For more information and reviews of this book, click here.
	What Came Before He Shot Her October, 2006 The brutal, inexplicable death of Inspector Thomas Lynley’s wife has left Scotland Yard shocked and searching for answers. Even more horrifying is that the trigger was apparently pulled by a twelve-year-old boy. Who is he? Where did he come from? And what were the circumstances that led to his final act of desperation? That story begins on the other side of London in rough North Kensington, where the three, mixed-race, virtually orphaned Campbell children are bounced first from their grandmother to their aunt. For more information and reviews of this book, click here.
	With No One As Witness March, 2005 Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley takes on the case of his career. When it comes to spellbinding suspense and page-turning excitement, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George always delivers. As the Wall Street Journal raves, "Ms. George can do it all, with style to spare." In With No One as Witness, Elizabeth George has crafted an intricate, meticulously researched, and absorbing story sure to enthrall her readers. Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley is back, along with his longtime partner, the fiery Barbara Havers, and newly promoted Detective Sergeant Winston Nkata. They are on the hunt for a sinister killer. For more information and reviews of this book, click here.
	A Moment on the Edge - Short Story Collection July, 2004 In A MOMENT ON THE EDGE, bestselling author Elizabeth George has selected a stunning collection of twenty-six crime stories from some of the best practitioners of the genre, who also happen to be some of the most successful women writers of our time. These shocking and compulsively readable stories are arranged chronologically, starting with the classic "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell (1917). Also included are stories by Golden Age mystery writers Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, and New Golden Age author Sara Paretsky, as well as selections by writers outside the genre, such as Shirley Jackson and Nadine Gordimer. For more information and reviews of this book, click here.
	Write Away - Non Fiction March, 2004 Ever want to know how an internationally best selling author crafts one of her books? Write Away not only illuminates the process used by Elizabeth George when she puts together one of her crime novels, but it also gives specific illustrations from her work and from the work of best selling commercial and literary novelists from around the world. For more information and reviews of this book, click here. To read an excerpts from this book, click here.
	A Place of Hiding July, 2003 A shocking murder calls forensic scientist Simon St. James and his wife, Deborah, to an isolated island in the English Channel. An old friend of Deborah’s, China River, stands accused of killing the island’s wealthiest benefactor, Guy Brouard. Forced as a child to flee the Nazis in Paris, Brouard was engaged in his latest project when he died: a museum in honor of those who resisted the German occupation of Guernsey. For more information and reviews of this novel, click here. To read an excerpt from this novel, click here.
	I, Richard October, 2002 This collection of short stories is an extraordinary offering that deftly explores the dark side of everyday people--and the lengths to which they will go to get what they want most. In these five tantalizing and original tales, Elizabeth plumbs the depths of human nature--and human weakness--as only she can. I, Richard is filled with page-turning drama, danger, and unmatched suspense. For more information and reviews of this novel, click here.
	A Traitor To Memory July, 2001 A hit and run on a nighttime rainy street in north London...a virtuoso violinist who loses his ability to play and his memory of music in a single moment...a horrifying crime buried twenty years in the past...a father and son enmeshed in each other's life...a chance for redemption for everyone concerned, including the detectives. For more information and reviews of this novel, click here.
	In Pursuit Of The Proper Sinner August 1999 "In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner" is another great read by George. It's complex, hauntingly real, and has the usual solid supporting cast and is researchable to a T." --Ottawa Citizen For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	Deception On His Mind August 1997 "Recommended reading for…those mystery readers who look for moral dilemmas and psychological issues as well as murder mystery for their entertainment." --Star Tribune, Minneapolis For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	In The Presence Of The Enemy April 1996 "Powerful and thought-provoking…a compelling page-turner…Beyond the whodunit there lies a greater story, which George weaves together with a master's touch. A 'master of storytelling at the peak of her powers'? Maybe there's truth in book-jacket advertising after all." --The Orange County Register For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	Playing For The Ashes September 1995 "A compelling tale of psychological suspense, a tragedy of twisted familial relationships and thwarted dreams. She is one of those rare writers who transcends the limitations of the crime genre." --Daily news, Los Angeles For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	Missing Joseph June 1994 "A juicy murder mystery based on the provocative theme of parental love and protectiveness-and their dangerous outer limits." --The New York Time Book Review For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	For The Sake of Elena May 1993 "There's a symphonic quality to this novel, in both the elegance of language and complexity of structure…in the end, all the stories come together in a dramatic way that seems as natural as life itself." --San Jose Mercury News For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	A Suitable Vengeance 1991 "As always, George weaves an intricate plot with more than a few surprises, but her insights into her characters are what make the story so compelling." --Orlando Sentinel For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	Well-Schooled In Murder 1990 "Ms. George has crafted a fine and powerful novel sure to delight readers in the mood for a thought-provoking, hard-hitting mystery." --The Sun, Baltimore For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	Payment In Blood 1989 "George…excels at delivering surprises, but the heart of the book is the chemistry between Havers and Lynley." --The Sun, Baltimore For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	A Great Deliverance May 1988 "With a lyric sense of language and a cinematic eye for detail, George has constructed a truly fascination story." --Chicago Sun-Times For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.
	The Evidence Exposed This book of short stories is available only in Great Britain. For more information, reviews and to view the settings of this novel, click here.

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