Laura Lippman

Laura Lippman
Lippman at the 2015 National Book Festival
Born (1959-01-31) January 31, 1959
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
EducationNorthwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Wilde Lake High School
OccupationAuthor
Spouse
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(m. 2006; div. 2024)​
Children1
Writing career
SubjectDetective fiction
Notable awardsAgatha, Anthony, Edgar, Nero, Barry, Macavity, Strand and Shamus
Websitewww.lauralippman.com

Laura Lippman (born January 31, 1959) is an American journalist and author of over 20 detective fiction novels. Her novels have won multiple awards, including an Agatha Award, seven Anthony Awards, two Barry Awards, an Edgar Award, a Gumshoe Award, a Macavity Award, a Nero Award, two Shamus Awards, and two Strand Critics Award.