Deborah Crombie is a successful American author, known for her series of novels featuring Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Detective Inspector Gemma James. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and from a young age, she felt an inexplicable connection to England. After earning a Biology degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Crombie made her first trip to Britain and felt she had come home. She later lived in Chester, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland, but it wasn't until much later that she began her writing career.
Crombie's first novel, "A Share in Death," was published in 1993, and it was shortlisted for both Agatha and Macavity awards for Best First Novel. The novel was a success, and Crombie's writing career took off. She has since published 17 novels in the Kincaid/James series, with her 18th novel, "A Bitter Feast," due for release in October 2019. Crombie's novels have received critical acclaim and have been translated into over a dozen languages. She has also been nominated for several awards, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel, and has won the Macavity award for Best Novel.
Crombie currently lives in McKinney, Texas, with her husband, two German Shepherd dogs, and two cats. She travels frequently to Britain to research her books and maintains a delicate balance between her life in Texas and her love for Britain. Storytelling is an essential part of Crombie's work, and her ability to weave intricate and engaging narratives has captivated readers worldwide. Through her writing, Crombie creates a magical world that draws readers in, allowing them to see through the eyes of another and experience a world unlike their own.