Sharon Lynn

Sharon Lynn is an author and professor whose mystery writing draws inspiration from her formative years in England. Her debut novel, "Death Takes a Bath," released in 2022 by Level Best Books, launched her Cotswold Crimes Mystery series, set against the backdrop of the English countryside. Her short stories, including "The Professor’s Lesson," "Final Curtain," and the Anthony Award-winning "Carne Diem," have appeared in Malice Domestic anthologies, while "Death on Tap" was featured in Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths’ "SoWest: Killer Nights."

A professor of theater, film, and writing, Lynn blends her academic expertise with a passion for storytelling, often infusing her mysteries with theatrical flair. Her work has been recognized by prominent organizations, including Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. Beyond fiction, she has contributed to "Recipes to Kill For," sharing both culinary and writing insights. Lynn continues to mentor emerging artists while expanding her literary repertoire.
Cotswold Crimes Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Death Takes a Bath 2022
2 Death Takes a Fall 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Death on Tap 2018
2 Carne Diem 2020
Sharon Lynn Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible 2019
2 Malice Domestic: Mystery Most Diabolical 2022