Lou Allin is a highly regarded Canadian-born novelist, known for her mystery books that have captivated readers around the world. Allin was born in Toronto and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where her father's work in the film business sparked her passion for classic films. She received a PhD in English Renaissance Literature and began her career as a professor of English in Sudbury, Ontario, at Cambrian College.
Allin's writing is known for its vivid style and strong atmosphere, which immerses readers in the experience of her stories. She has a knack for creating tension and keeping her audience guessing, making each book a page-turner from start to finish. Her characters are well-developed and relatable, with each protagonist possessing depth and complexity.
Allin's Belle Palmer series, which features a realtor and her German shepherd, Freya, is set in a cottage on a meteor-crater lake and includes novels such as "Northern Winters Are Murder," "Blackflies Are Murder," and "Bush Poodles Are Murder." She has also written standalone novels, including "A Little Learning is a Murderous Thing" and "Man Corn Murders," as well as novellas designed to appeal to adults who are reluctant readers.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Allin is an advocate for ecological causes and has written about topics such as the re-greening of the Nickel Capital and the deforestation of Vancouver Island on her website.