Carolyn Wheat

Carolyn Wheat is a renowned author, editor, and attorney who has made significant contributions to the world of literature, particularly in the genre of legal mysteries. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Anthony, Agatha, Shamus, and Macavity awards for her short stories. Wheat's ability to create captivating narratives has earned her a reputation as a masterful storyteller, and her expertise in the legal field has allowed her to bring a unique perspective to her writing.

Wheat's Cass Jameson legal mysteries series has garnered widespread acclaim, with two of its six installments being nominated for Edgar awards. Her ability to weave intricate and engaging plots, combined with her knowledge of the legal system, has resulted in a highly successful and popular series. Wheat's expertise in the legal field has also made her a sought-after editor, as she is able to provide valuable insights and guidance to other writers in the genre. Her work as an author and editor has solidified her position as a respected and influential figure in the world of legal mysteries.
Cass Jameson Books
# Title Year
1 Dead Man's Thoughts 1983
2 Where Nobody Dies 1986
3 Fresh Kills 1995
4 Mean Streak 1996
5 Troubled Waters 1997
6 Sworn to Defend 1998
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Accidents Will Happen 1996
2 Cruel and Unusual 1996
3 Love Me For My Yellow Hair Alone 1997
4 Show Me the Bones 1999
5 The Adventures of the Rara Avis 2002
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 How to Write Killer Fiction 2003
Carolyn Wheat Anthologies
# Title Year
1 City Sleuths and Tough Guys 1989
2 Sisters in Crime 2 1990
3 Sisters in Crime 4 1991
4 Great Mystery Series: Top Female Sleuths 1993
5 Malice Domestic 5 1996
6 100 Sneaky Little Sleuth Stories 1997
7 Murder on Route 66 1998
8 Death Cruise: Crime Stories on the Open Seas 1999
9 Diagnosis Dead 1999
10 Unholy Orders 2000
11 Tales Out of School 2000
12 Women Before the Bench 2001
13 ...And Some of Them Are Dead 2002
14 Murder, My Dear Watson 2002
15 A Hot and Sultry Night for Crime 2003
16 Show Business is Murder 2004
17 The Sunken Sailor 2004
18 Brooklyn Noir 2: The Classics 2005