Linda Reilly is a highly regarded American author, known for her cozy mysteries, thriller, and suspense novels. She has written several successful series, including the Deep Fried Mystery series and the Cat Lady Mysteries. Reilly's books have captivated readers from around the world and helped her to establish a successful writing career. She made her writing debut with the cozy mystery novel "Some Enchanted Murder," which was nominated for the Silver Falchion Award in 2014.
Reilly currently resides in New Hampshire with her husband. In addition to her writing, she is an active member of several writers' associations, including Sisters in Crime, Cat Writers Association, and the Mystery Writers of America. She is dedicated to her craft and finds inspiration in the dusty tomes of the Registry of Deeds, where she used to work in real estate closings and title examinations.
Linda Reilly is also known for her Grilled Cheese Mystery series, which debuted in January 2022, published by Poisoned Pen Press. Her first cozy mystery, "Some Enchanted Murder," was a finalist for the 2014 Silver Falchion Award in the category "Best First Novel: Cozy, Traditional and Historical." She is also the author of the Cat Lady Mysteries, published by Kensington Lyrical, and of the Deep Fried mysteries, published by Berkley Prime Crime. Reilly's work has been recognized by the Cat Writers' Association, with "Escape Claws," her first Cat Lady Mystery, selected by Modern Cat Magazine as a "must read" in the Spring/Summer 2018 issue. "Claws of Action," her fourth Cat Lady Mystery, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Cat Writers' Association in its 2019 Communications Contest.
Reilly's love for mysteries and her keen eye for detail are evident in her writing. She is inspired by her surroundings and enjoys prowling the shelves of local bookstores and libraries when she's not writing. Her dedication to her craft and her membership in various writers' associations have helped her to hone her skills and establish herself as a successful author in the field of cozy mysteries.