Kathy Lynn Emerson

How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past

Kathy Lynn Emerson

• 2008 Agatha–Nonfiction winner
• 2009 Anthony-Critical nominee
• 2009 Macavity-Nonfiction nominee
• Score: 22.58

The core of the book is Emerson’s personal take on writing and selling historical mysteries, but it also includes contributions from over forty other historical mystery writers —practical advice, anecdotes, and suggestions for research—and input from assorted editors, booksellers, and reviewers. For both historical mystery writers and readers.