Mark Richard Zubro

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Mark Richard Zubro is an American mystery novelist. He lives in Mokena, Illinois and taught 8th grade English at Summit Hill Jr. High in nearby Frankfort Square, Illinois. [1]

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Zubro writes bestselling mysteries set in Chicago and the surrounding Cook County area, which are widely praised as fast-paced, with interesting plots and well-rounded, likeable characters. His novels feature gay themes, and Zubro is himself gay.

His longest running series features high school teacher Tom Mason, and Tom's boyfriend, professional baseball player Scott Carpenter. The other series Zubro is known for is the Paul Turner mysteries, which are about a Chicago police detective. The books are a part of the Stonewall Inn Mystery series, published by St. Martin's Press. Zubro won a Lambda Literary Award for Gay Mystery for his book A Simple Suburban Murder.

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Tom and Scott mysteries

Paul Turner mysteries

Roger and Steve young adult mysteries

Alien Danger gay science fiction trilogy

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References

  1. Weathersbee, Avis (2006-07-16). "Author brings gay detectives back for overseas caper". Chicago Sun-Times . Archived from the original on 2006-11-16. Retrieved 2007-06-04.