Brenda Chapman

Brenda Chapman is a successful and prolific Canadian author, known for her work in the mystery genre. She has written over a dozen novels for both adults and young adults, with a focus on engaging and intriguing storytelling. Chapman hails from Ottawa and has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary community.

Chapman's work is particularly notable for her mystery series, which have gained her a wide following. For young readers, she has created the Jennifer Bannon series, which is aimed at ages ten and up. This series has been well-received and has helped to establish Chapman's reputation as a skilled writer for younger audiences. Additionally, she writes the Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery series, which is aimed at an older audience. This series includes novels such as "Cold Mourning," "Butterfly Kills," "Tumbled Graves," "Shallow End," and "Bleeding Darkness." The sixth book in the series, "Turning Secrets," is set to be released in the spring of 2019.

In addition to her work on the Stonechild and Rouleau series, Chapman has also written the Anna Sweet mysteries, which are novellas from Grass Roots Press for adult literacy or those wanting a quick read. These novels, including "My Sister's Keeper" and "No Trace," have been shortlisted for various awards, further cementing Chapman's reputation as a skilled and talented writer. She has also written a full-length adult murder mystery, "In Winter's Grip," as well as a Rapid Reads mystery, "The Second Wife." Chapman's versatility and range as a writer have been praised by critics and readers alike.
Anna Sweet Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 My Sister's Keeper 2013
2 The Hard Fall 2013
3 To Keep a Secret 2014
4 A Model Death 2014
5 No Trace 2016
6 Missing Her 2017
7 Killer Heat 2020
8 Too Close to Home 2020
Hunter and Tate Books
# Title Year
1 Blind Date 2022
2 When Last Seen 2023
Stonechild and Rouleau Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Cold Mourning 2014
2 Butterfly Kills 2015
3 Tumbled Graves 2016
4 Shallow End 2017
5 Bleeding Darkness 2018
6 Turning Secrets 2019
7 Closing Time 2020
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Running Scared 2004
2 Hiding in Hawk's Creek 2006
3 Where Trouble Leads 2007
4 Trail of Secrets 2009
5 In Winter's Grip 2010
6 The Second Wife 2011
7 Second Chances 2012
Brenda Chapman Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Cold Canadian Crime 2022