Sylvia Maultash Warsh is a Canadian author best known for her mystery novels, including the Dr. Rebecca Temple trilogy. The second installment, "Find Me Again," earned her an Edgar Award, while her debut novel, "To Die in Spring," was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Best First Novel Award. Her works, such as "Season of Iron" and "The Queen of Unforgetting," have garnered critical recognition, including a ReLit Award shortlist and a plaque from Project Bookmark Canada. Warsh has also published short stories in notable publications like "Ellery Queen" and "Black Cat", several of which have been shortlisted for Derringers and Crime Writers of Canada Awards.
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Warsh immigrated to Canada at age four. Her parents, Holocaust survivors from Krakow, Poland, influenced her deep engagement with history and memory - themes that resonate in her writing. Beyond mysteries, she explores archaeology and art in her short fiction and poetry, with numerous pieces published in literary journals. Since 1989, she has taught creative writing to seniors through the Toronto District School Board, drawing inspiration from their life stories. A founding member of Sisters in Crime’s Toronto chapter, Warsh continues to contribute to the crime fiction community. Her forthcoming novel, "The Orphan," is set for release in May 2024.