C.C. Harrison

C.C. Harrison is an award-winning mystery author known for her cozy crime novels set in small towns. Her work includes "Death by G-String," which won the 2019 Colorado Humanities Book Award and was a finalist for the American Fiction Award. The novel introduces the Coyote Canyon Ladies Ukulele Club, whose musical triumph is disrupted by a murder involving a ukulele string. Harrison's writing often explores the intriguing secrets and misbehaviors of small-town life, drawing from her own experiences living in such communities.

A self-proclaimed "rock star at heart," Harrison discovered her passion for the ukulele later in life and now incorporates music into her literary events. She is currently working on "Death of a Two-Timing Man" and the second installment of her ukulele club series, "Don't Fret the Small Stuff." Beyond writing, Harrison serves as a reviewer for the New York Journal of Books and enjoys exploring the landscapes of the Southwest. Her five published novels have earned critical acclaim, cementing her reputation in the mystery genre.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Running from Strangers 2008
2 Death by G-String 2018
3 Sage Cane's House of Grace and Favor ( As: Christy Hubbard) 2020
4 The Charmstone 2021
5 Picture of Lies 2023
6 The Women of Bandit Bend 2025