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Cynthia Kuhn

Cynthia Kuhn writes the Lila Maclean academic mystery series. Her work has appeared in McSweeneys Quarterly Concern, Literary Mama, Copper Nickel, Prick of the Spindle, Mama PhD and other publications. She teaches literature, writing, and film at Metropolitan State University of Denver and serves as president of Sisters in Crime-Colorado.

Awards: Agatha (2016) see all

Genres: Cozy Mystery

New and upcoming books

August 2024

In the Event of Murder
(Starlit Bookshop Mystery, book 2)

Series

Lila Maclean Academic Mystery
   1. The Semester of Our Discontent (2015)
   2. The Art of Vanishing (2016)
   3. The Spirit in Question (2018)
   4. The Subject of Malice (2019)
   5. The Study of Secrets (2020)

Starlit Bookshop Mystery
1. How to Book a Murder (2021)
2. In the Event of Murder (2024)

Books containing stories by Cynthia Kuhn

Murder Most Edible (2019)
(Malice Domestic, book 14)
edited by
Rita Owen, Verena Rose and Shawn Reilly Simmons

Awards

2016 Agatha Award for Best First Novel : The Semester of Our Discontent

Award nominations

	2022 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : How to Book a Murder
	2022 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : There Comes a Time
	2021 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : The Study of Secrets
	2020 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : The Subject of Malice
	2019 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : The Spirit in Question
	2019 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : The Blue Ribbon
	2018 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery Novel (nominee) : The Art of Vanishing

Cynthia Kuhn recommends

A Cyclist's Guide to Crime & Croissants (2024)
(Cyclist's Guide Mystery, book 1)
Ann Claire
"So enjoyed spending time with Sadie Greene and friends in the picturesque French countryside - highly recommend adding the Cyclist's Guide series to your list. Ann Claire's mysteries are always clever, engaging, and humorous. A true delight!"

Open for Murder (2020)
(Happy Camper Mystery, book 1)
Mary Angela
"Open for Murder is an absolute delight! You’ll adore your visit to the charming Spirit Canyon, where nothing is quite as it seems. The very talented Mary Angela has created a gorgeous setting, a lively cast of characters, and a tremendously satisfying mystery that will keep readers happily guessing."

Killer Chardonnay (2020)
(Colorado Wine Mystery, book 1)
Kate Lansing
"Killer Chardonnay offers a wonderful blend of suspense and humor. You’ll raise your glass to Parker Valentine, the charming sleuth at the center of this twisty and satisfying mystery. A most delightful debut!"

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