Sharon Rowse is the author of novels and short stories, writing both contemporary and historical works. A former human resources director, Sharon now happily spends her days writing and researching. Her love of history combines with her knowledge of human behavior in books that seek out unique, forgotten bits of history, melding them with memorable characters in the mysteries she writes.
The Silk Train Murder, the first book in the “Klondike Era” series, was short-listed for an Arthur Ellis Award for best first novel. Set in 1899 Vancouver, this series captures the seedy side of the western-most edge of the frontier, and has a recovering gold miner and a rebellious Victorian-era young lady for heroes. The series continues with The Lost Mine Murders, The Missing Heir Murders, The Terminal City Murders and The Cannery Row Murders. Ambush on the Creeks, a pre-quel short story set in the Klondike, is also available.
The Barbara O’Grady novels are urban private eye novels, set in present day Vancouver as seen through the eyes of artist turned investigator Barbara O’Grady. There are four books in this series, Death of a Secret, Death of a Threat, Death of a Promise, and Death of a Shadow, with a fifth book, Death of a Lie, underway.
Sharon’s work has been praised as “impressive” (Booklist), “delicious” (Mystery Scene) and “well-researched and lively” (Seattle Times).
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Also available from Sharon Rowse:
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Short Stories:
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