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Val McDermid

(1955) Writer United Kingdom

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Val McDermid is a writer from the United Kingdom, best known for The Mermaids Singing.

Quick Facts About Val McDermid

Born
June 4, 1955
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Mermaids Singing
Spouse
Joanne Patricia Sharp

About Val McDermid

Valarie McDermid is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Anthony Award for Best Novel Lambda Literary Award Dilys Award Q688819 Barry Award for Best Paperback Original Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel Cartier Diamond Dagger Gold Dagger
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Macavity Awards Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award honorary doctorate Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

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