R.D. Zimmerman is an award-winning author best known for his Todd Mills mystery series, which includes the Lambda Literary Award-winning novel "Closet" and its companion "Tribe." His work has earned critical acclaim, including nominations for two Edgar Awards, two Lambda Literary Awards, and an Anthony Award. Beyond his adult fiction, Zimmerman has also authored six children's books and created a line of bestselling mystery jigsaw puzzles.
With a career spanning multiple genres, Zimmerman demonstrates versatility in both adult and children's literature. His Todd Mills series, featuring an investigative reporter protagonist, explores themes of identity and social issues within the framework of compelling mysteries. Raised in Chicago, Zimmerman brings an urban sensibility to his narratives while drawing from his Midwestern roots. He currently resides in Minneapolis, where he continues to write.
Alex & Maddy Phillips Books
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Death Trance
1992
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Blood Trance
1993
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Red Trance
1994
House of Romanov Trilogy Books (as Robert Alexander)
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The Kitchen Boy of the Last Tsar
2003
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Rasputin's Daughter
2006
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The Romanov Bride
2008
The Reds Books
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Red Encounter
1986
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Blood Russian
1987
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The Cross and the Sickle
2011
Standalone Novels
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Murder Most Artful
1987
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Death by Diet
1987
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Robot on the Rampage
1988
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Mindscream
1989
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Deadfall in Berlin
1990
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Vanished Splendor: The Colorful World of the Romanovs ( As: Robert Alexander)