
Gail Bowen
8 SeriesGail Bowen, a Canadian author and playwright, is best known for her Joanne Kilbourn and Charlie D mystery series. She has taught English at the First Nations University of Canada. Several of her Joanne Kilbourn novels have been adapted into television movies by Shaftesbury Films and CTV.
In Gail Bowen's "Love You to Death," the first Charlie D mystery novel, Charlie, a successful late-night radio host, grapples with his perceived imperfections due to a prominent birthmark. His listeners trust him deeply, sharing intimate details of their lives. However, during a live broadcast, Charlie must uncover a long-time listener who is murdering his trusting callers. As the hour unfolds on "The World According to Charlie D," he confronts both the killer and his own insecurities.