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Joan Hess

American writer (1949-2017) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 68

Joan Hess was an American mystery writer, a member of Sisters in Crime, and a former president of the American Crime Writers League.

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She wrote two popular mystery series: The Claire Malloy Mysteries and The Maggody Mysteries, and contributed to multiple anthologies and book series, including: Crosswinds, Deadly Allies, Malice Domestic, Sisters in Crime, and The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. She also wrote the Theo Bloomer mystery series, under the pseudonym Joan Hadley.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2017 · aged 68