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Welcome to Female Sleuths

Female Sleuths

Female Sleuths are an increasingly popular trend in the Mystery field. Grizzled poilcewomen, spunky P.I.'s and even Grandmas-turned-amateur-sleuths can be found in this subgenre of Mystery. 

Genre Giants

  • Nevada Barr
  • Dorothy Cannell
  • Agatha Christie
  • Patricia Cornwell
  • Janet Evanovich
  • Dorothy Gilman
  • Sue Grafton
  • Charlaine Harris
  • Sue Henry
  • P.D. James
  • J.A. Jance
  • Laurie R. King
  • Laura Lippman
  • Sara Paretsky
  • Kathy Reichs
  • J.D. Robb

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