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Donna Andrews

State: Virginia

Born in Yorktown, Virginia, and a graduate of the University of Virginia, Donna Andrews is a bestselling mystery novelist best known for her beloved Meg Langslow series. The series, starting with Murder with Peacocks, follows a blacksmith-turned-sleuth in humorous, cozy mysteries set in small-town America. The debut won multiple awards, including the Agatha and Anthony Awards, and established Andrews as a major voice in the genre. Her Turing Hopper series features an amateur detective who is an artificial intelligence, showcasing her flair for combining mystery with speculative twists.

Genres: Humor, Mystery

Audiences: Adult, All Ages