Lisa Gardner Explained
Lisa Gardner |
Pseudonym: | Alicia Scott |
Occupation: | Novelist |
Language: | English |
Nationality: | American |
Alma Mater: | University of Pennsylvania |
Lisa Gardner (born 1972) is a #1 New York Times bestselling American novelist. She is the author of more than 20 suspense novels, published in more than 30 countries. She began her career writing romantic suspense under the pseudonym Alicia Scott, before the publication of her breakout domestic thriller, The Perfect Husband, in 1997. TV and movie credits include At the Midnight House (CBS), Instinct to Kill, The Survivors Club (CBS), and Hide (TNT) as well as personal appearances on TruTV's Murder by the Book and CNN.
Biography
Raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, she graduated from the city's Glencoe High School.[1] Her novel Gone is set in a fictionalized version of Tillamook, Oregon.[1]
In the mid-1990s, she was a research analyst in Boston with Mercer Management (now Oliver Wyman). She credited her long days doing research for giving her the skills needed to follow a line of investigation while learning new topics.[2]
As of 2014, Gardner lives in New England with her family. She is known for her work with animal rescue and at-risk children, receiving the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 in honor of her efforts.
Bibliography
As Lisa Gardner
Novels
FBI Profiler, or Quincy & Rainie series:
- The Perfect Husband (1997),
- The Third Victim (2001),
- The Next Accident (2001),
- The Killing Hour (2003),
- Gone (2006),
- Say Goodbye (2008),
6.5. "The 4th Man" (2016), short story,, crossover with Detective D.D. Warren series
- Right Behind You (2017),
- When You See Me (2020),, crossover with Detective D.D. Warren series
Detective D.D. Warren series:
- Alone (2004),
- Hide (2007),
- The Neighbor (2009),
- Live to Tell (2010),
- Love You More (2011),, crossover with Tessa Leoni series
5.5. "The 7th Month" (2012), short story,
- Catch Me (2012),
- Fear Nothing (2014),
7.5. "3 Truths and a Lie" (2016), short story,
- Find Her (2016),
8.5. "The 4th Man" (2016), short story,, crossover with FBI Profiler series
- Look for Me (2018),
9.5. "The Guy Who Died Twice" (2019), short story,
- Never Tell (2019),
- When You See Me (2020),, crossover with FBI Profiler series
Tessa Leoni series:
- Love You More (2011),, crossover with Detective D.D. Warren series
- Touch & Go (2013),
- Crash & Burn (2015),
Frankie Elkin series:
- Before She Disappeared (2021),
- One Step Too Far (2022),
- Still See You Everywhere (2024), ISBN 9781538765067
Stand-alones:
- The Other Daughter (1999),
- The Survivors Club (2002),
- I'd Kill For That (2004), with more authors,
Short stories
- "The 7th Month" (2012),, Detective D.D. Warren series
- "3 Truths and a Lie" (2016),, Detective D.D. Warren series
- "The 4th Man" (2016),, crossover FBI Profiler series and Detective D.D. Warren series
- "The Guy Who Died Twice" (2019),, Detective D.D. Warren series
Non-fiction
- Mom's Other Medicine (2021), guide
As Alicia Scott
Novels
Walking After Midnight series:
- Walking After Midnight (1992),
- Shadow's Flame (1994),
Guiness Gang series:
- At the Midnight Hour (1995),
- Hiding Jessica (1995),
- The Quiet One (1996),
- The One Worth Waiting For (1996),
- The One Who Almost Got Away (1996),
Family Secrets, or Maximillian's Children series:
- Maggie's Man (1997), m
- Macnamara's Woman (1997),
- Brandon's Bride (1998),
Stand-alones:
- Waking Nightmare (1994),
- Partners in Crime (1998),
- Marrying Mike... Again (1999),, Men in Blue #13 series
Short stories
Partners in Crime (36 Hours series #9):
- "Partners in Crime Part 1" (2014), novella
- "Partners in Crime Part 2" (2014), novella
- "Partners in Crime Part 3" (2014), novella
Adaptations
- At The Midnight Hour (1995), TV movie directed by Charles Jarrott, based on novel At The Midnight Hour
- Instinct to Kill (2001), film directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino, based on novel The Perfect Husband
- The Survivors Club (2004), TV movie directed by Christopher Leitch, based on novel The Survivors Club
- Hide (2011), TV movie directed by John Gray, based on novel Hide
Awards
- Hardcover Thriller of the Year from the International Thriller Writers for The Neighbor
- Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France, also for The Neighbor
- Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter
External links
Notes and References
- Krawczak, Jolene. When murder's on her mind, beware. The Oregonian, May 6, 2007.
- Web site: Where They Are Now: Lisa Gardner . consultingmag.com . 2009-08-29 . 2017-03-23.