Lynda Suzanne Robinson (born July 6, 1951) is an American writer of romance fiction under the name Suzanne Robinson and
mystery
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novels under the name Lynda S. Robinson. She is best known for her Lord Meren series of historical mysteries set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of
Tutankhamun
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.
Biography
Lynda Suzanne Heavener was born in
Amarillo, Texas
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to George H. Measley Heavener and Lois Ann Womack Heavener."Lynda S. Robinson" by Rosemary M. Canfield Reisman, ''Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works'', Salem Press, January 2007. She received an associates degree from
San Jacinto College
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in 1971 and her undergraduate degree in 1973 from
Rice University
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. The same year she married Wessley I. Robinson, who worked as a school administrator.
In 1984 Robinson earned a
Ph.D.
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in
anthropology
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from the
University of Texas at Austin
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with a specialization in archaeology. While working on her disertation, Robinson realized she didn't want to work in
academia
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. Her husband suggested she try writing fiction, which she did.
Robinson lives in Texas in the south central hill country with her husband.
Writing career
Robinson publishes her fiction under different variations of her name. As Suzanne Robinson, she has written twelve historical romances of various settings and time periods ranging from ancient Egypt to the Elizabethan and Victorian periods. Robinson's first published novel, "Heart of the Falcon", was a historical romance set in ancient Egypt with a heavy dose of suspense and mystery.
As Lynda S. Robinson, she is the author of critically acclaimed Lord Meren series of mysteries set in ancient Egypt. Lord Meren is King Tutankhamen's chief investigator and trusted advisor. The books focus on political intrigue such as plots against the pharaoh and also feature Queen Nefertiti. The first book in the series, ''Murder in the Place of Anubis'', was published in 1994 and received a starred review from
Publishers Weekly
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along with praise from '' Kirkus Reviews'' and other media outlets.
Critical reception
According to the ''Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works'', Robinson's novels are known for "painstaking historical research, insight into human relationships, an understanding of political intrigue, and a gift for inventing suspenseful plots."
Writing in ''
The New York Times
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'',
Marilyn Stasio
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The New York Times
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'', February 19, 1995, Section 7, Page 25.
Bibliography
As Suzanne Robinson
''Sorted by publication''
Single novels
*''Heart of the Falcon'' 1990/May
*''Lady Gallant'' 1992/Fev
*''Lady Hellefire'' 1992/Jun
*''Lady Defiant'' 1993/Jan
*''Lady Dangerous'' 1994/Mar
*''Lord of the Dragon'' 1995/Sep
*''The Engagement'' 1996/Jun
*''The Rescue'' 1998/Fev
*''The Treasure'' 1999/Apr
*''Just Before Midnight'' 2000/Fev
*''The Legend'' 2001/Mar
*''Never Trust a Lady'' 2003/Aug
St. John Family Series
#''Lady Valiant'' 1993/Jun
#''Lord of Enchantment'' 1995/Jan
Patricia Coughlin
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Patricia Potter
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Per ...
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As Lynda S. Robinson
The Lord Meren series
#''Murder in the Place of Anubis'' (1994, ; 2021)
#''Murder at the God's Gate'' (1995, ; 2021)
#''Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing'' (1996, ; 2021)
#''Eater of Souls'' (1997, ; 2021)
#''Drinker of Blood'' (1998, ; 2021)
#''Slayer of Gods'' (2001, ; 2021)
Lauren Haney
Betty Winkelman (born 1936), better known by the pen name Lauren Haney, is an American mystery novelist.
Biography
Starting as a government typist at the age of 18, Haney worked her way up to, ultimately, senior technical writer/editor in the aer ...