Earl Emerson

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Earl Emerson
Born1948 (age 7576)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • author
NationalityAmerican
Genre Mystery fiction
Notable awards Shamus Award (1986)
Website
www.earlemerson.com

Earl Emerson (born 1948 in Tacoma, Washington, United States) is an American mystery novelist and author.

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Emerson is the author of two series of mystery novels, the Mac Fontana series and the Thomas Black detective series, as well as several thrillers. [1] [2] He received the "Best Private Eye Novel" Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America in 1986 for Poverty Bay and an Edgar award nomination for his work. [3] Emerson also works as a lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department. [1]

Emerson now lives in North Bend, Washington. [1]

Bibliography

Thomas Black series

Mac Fontana series

Other books

Awards

Wins

Nominations

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