Val McDermid is a prolific Scottish crime writer with a distinguished career of over 40 years. Her captivating stories and well-rounded characters have made her novels international bestsellers. McDermid's works have been translated into 40 languages and have garnered numerous awards. Explore her compelling crime fiction at Ubuy in Pakistan. Read More
Val McDermid is a Scottish crime writer, best known for her suspenseful thrillers, crime fiction, and detective novels. She has written over 30 novels since the 1980s, many of which have been adapted into successful TV shows and films. Her books have been translated into 40 languages, and she has sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
Val McDermid was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on June 4, 1955.
She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a journalist in the 1970s.
Her first book, Report for Murder: A Lindsay Gordon Mystery, was published in 1987.
She gained widespread recognition in the 1990s with her series featuring criminal profiler Dr. Tony Hill and police detective Carol Jordan.
McDermid is also a noted LGBT activist and has won many awards for her contributions to literature and journalism.
A Scottish crime writer who is best known for his Inspector Rebus series.
A Norwegian crime writer known for his Harry Hole series.
An English crime novelist known for his Roy Grace detective series.
A series featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill and detective Carol Jordan, who work together to solve crimes by delving into the minds of killers.
The first book in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, in which the pair track down a sadistic serial killer who is targeting young men.
A standalone novel about a journalist investigating the disappearance of a young girl in a small English village.
This is subjective, but many fans and critics consider 'The Mermaids Singing' to be McDermid's best book.
Yes, McDermid has won numerous awards for her crime fiction and contributions to literature, including the CWA Gold Dagger, the LA Times Book Prize, and the Stonewall Book Award.
McDermid's books 'Wire in the Blood', 'The Mermaids Singing', and 'A Place of Execution' have all been adapted into TV shows or movies.
Yes, McDermid's writing is generally considered to be clear and easy to follow, while still maintaining tension and suspense.
The order of the series is: The Mermaids Singing, The Wire in the Blood, The Last Temptation, The Torment of Others, Beneath the Bleeding, Fever of the Bone, The Retribution, Cross and Burn, Splinter the Silence, and Insidious Intent.
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