Mystery writer Alafair Burke is the daughter of acclaimed writer James Lee Burke.
The work life of Alafair Burke’s character Samantha Kincaid is based on the experience of the author herself, who served as Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County, in Portland, Oregon.
On her website you can view a map of Portland with photos of actual locations in the books.
James Lee Burke has won two Edgars.
Fans of his character Dave Robicheaux take note: Robicheaux gear is available on his website including the "Robicheaux's Bait & Tackle" t-shirt worn by Terry McCaleb in Michael Connelly's Blood Work.
Just the thing for mystery fans on your holiday shopping list!