Short Bio
Laurie R. King is a third generation Californian with a background in theology, whose first crime novel (1993′s A Grave Talent) won the Edgar and Creasey awards. Her yearly novels range from police procedurals and stand-alones to a historical series about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (beginning with The Beekeeper’s Apprentice.) Her books have won the Edgar, Creasey, Wolfe, Lambda, and Macavity awards, and appear regularly on the New York Times bestseller list.
A longer biography is also available on the Bios page, or to download as a PDF.
Publisher Information
Random House/Bantam (US) — Contact: Sharon Propson
Allison & Busby (UK) — Contact: Chiara Priorelli
Press Releases
- For the summer 2011 celebration of Pirate King, Ten Weeks of Laurie ARrrgh! King
Downloads
- Letter to Gilbert and Sullivan societies about Pirate King.
- Laurie’s complete book list.
- Laurie’s biography.
- Cover art for Pirate King.
- Cover art for The God of the Hive.
- Cover art for the UK version of The God of the Hive
- LRK interviews Mary Russell.
Photos
If you need higher resolution photos than we have provided here, please email info[at]laurierking.com with your request.
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 Photo: Seth Affoumado |
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