Ellen Hart creëert ingewikkelde misdaadromans, waarin ze boeiende mysteries verweeft in twee verschillende series. Haar werk wordt geprezen om zijn scherpe verkenning van de menselijke psychologie en zijn genuanceerde omgang met thema's als identiteit en verbondenheid, vaak binnen de queer gemeenschap. Hart's schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door scherpe observaties en narratieve drive, wat zorgt voor spannende plots die resoneren bij lezers. Ze blinkt uit in het creëren van meeslepende werelden en complexe personages die lang na de laatste pagina bijblijven.
Ellen Hart, a celebrated figure in the mystery genre, received the prestigious MWA Grand Master award in 2017, recognizing her significant contributions and lifetime achievements. This honor highlights her impact on the literary community and her status as a leading voice in mystery writing.
Ellen Hart, recognized as the 2017 MWA Grand Master, is celebrated for her significant contributions to the mystery genre. This distinguished lifetime achievement award highlights her exceptional storytelling and impact within the literary community, showcasing her as a pivotal figure in contemporary mystery writing.
Ellen Hart, a celebrated author in the mystery genre, received the prestigious MWA Grand Master award in 2017, recognizing her outstanding contributions and lifetime achievements in mystery writing.
In a small town, a renowned chef becomes the prime suspect when a controversial food critic is found dead after a lavish dinner. As the investigation unfolds, secrets about the chef's past and rivalries within the culinary world come to light. The story intertwines mystery with the art of cooking, showcasing tantalizing recipes while unraveling the truth behind the murder. With a mix of suspense and culinary intrigue, the narrative keeps readers guessing until the final reveal.
MURDER A LA CARTEIf all goes according to plan, Connie Buckridge's culinary empire will soon boast a state-of-the-art cooking academy and restaurant in her home town of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Unfortunately, just when the kitchen queen and her bickering entourage hit town on a publicity tour, so does a bestselling investigative writer who is hot on her scandalous trail.Primed by an anonymous e-mail informer, Marie Damontraville is preparing to cook Connie's goose with a major expose of her strategies for success. The one missing ingredient in this unsavory stew is murder, and when food critic Sophie Greenway finds a cooking colleague stabbed with his own kitchen knife, a fire that has been smoldering for forty years suddenly bursts into flame. . . .SPECIAL AUTHOR INTERVIEW INSIDE
Theaterleiterin Cordelia Thorn trifft sich mit Studienkollegen, als einer der Freunde plötzlich an Herzversagen stirbt. Sie glaubt nicht an einen natürlichen Tod und bittet Hobbydetektivin Jane Lawless um Hilfe.
Jane Lawless und Cordelia Thorn sind wieder da, und schon verfolgt sie ein neuer Fall. Dabei wollten sie eigentlich Ferien am See machen und auf dem Weg dahin ihre Freundin Anne besuchen. Da stirbt deren Mutter Belle Dumont- wie es heißt, war es ein Unfall. Aber der entpuppt sich schnell als Mord- der Anfang einer Serie von unheimlichen Ereignissen, an deren Ende ein kompliziertes Familiengeheimnis aufgedeckt wird.
Der TV-Moderator Arno Heywood begeht als Frau verkleidet vermeintlich Selbstmord. Hobbydetektivin Jane Lawless vermutet, dass der Schlüssel zu dem Fall in Heywoods Haus liegt, wo seit seinem Tod merkwürdige Dinge vor sich gehen.