
Julie Smith
11 SeriesJulie Smith is an American author known for her mystery series featuring Rebecca Schwartz, Paul McDonald, Skip Langdon, and Talba Wallis. She won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1991 for "New Orleans Mourning." Prior to her writing career, Smith worked as a journalist for 16 years in New Orleans and San Francisco.
Julie Smith's "Mean Woman Blues," also known as "Boneyard Blues," delves into the gritty underbelly of New Orleans. "New Orleans Beat," alternatively titled "Death Before Facebook," explores the dark intersections of social media and crime. "I'd Kill for That" is a compelling anthology featuring contributions from renowned authors such as Rita Mae Brown, Jennifer Crusie, and Linda Fairstein, among others. Each work showcases Smith's adept storytelling and keen insight into the complexities of human nature and crime.