Shelly Reuben

Shelly Reuben is a distinguished American author, well-known for her works in the fantasy, fiction, and mystery genres. Her writing career took off with the publication of her debut novel, "Julian Solo," in 1988. This groundbreaking work earned her nominations for prestigious awards, including the Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America and the Prometheus Award by the Libertarian Futurist Society.

Reuben's literary prowess spans various forms, from novels to short fiction and even adult fables. Her crime novel, "Origin and Cause," received a Falcon nomination from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan. Another notable work is "The Man with the Glass Heart," which was handpicked as a Freedom Book Club selection. Her fiction has been published by esteemed publishers such as Harper, Scribner, and Harcourt, and is also available through Blackstone Audio Books.

In addition to her fiction writing, Reuben is a licensed private detective and certified fire investigator. These professional experiences have significantly influenced her storytelling, providing authenticity and intrigue to her crime-related works. Furthermore, she contributes monthly newspaper columns to The Evening Sun and HuntingtonNews.Net. Reuben currently resides in the bustling city of New York, where she continues to write and draw inspiration from her surroundings.
Bramble & Nolan Books
# Title Year
1 Origin & Cause 1994
2 Spent Matches 1996
Fritillary Quilter Books
# Title Year
1 Weeping 2004
Nightingale & Bly Books
# Title Year
1 Tabula Rasa 2005
2 The Skirt Man 2006
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Julian Solo 1988
2 The Man with the Glass Heart 2012
3 The Boys of Sabbath Street 2013
4 My Mostly Happy Life 2018
Collections
# Title Year
1 Dabbling in Crime 2016
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Come Home. Love, Dad 2000