Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King
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Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was chosen as one of the “20th Century’s Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Creasey, Edgar, Lamb…
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LAURIE R. KINGFeatured Works

A Monstrous Regiment of Women
Laurie R. King
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #2
A Letter of Mary
Jenny Sterlin
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #3
The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Amy Myers

The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Jenny Sterlin
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #1
Naked Came the Phoenix
Anne Perry
Serial Thriller #2Series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the reading order for Laurie R. King's Mary Russell series?
The Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series begins with The Beekeeper's Apprentice, followed by A Monstrous Regiment of Women, A Letter of Mary, and The Moor. The series continues with O Jerusalem, Justice Hall, The Game, Locked Rooms, The Language of Bees, and The God of the Hive.
What awards has Laurie R. King won?
Laurie R. King has received numerous accolades, including the Agatha, Anthony, Edgar, Macavity, and Creasey awards. She was also named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2022.
What is Laurie R. King best known for?
Laurie R. King is widely recognized for her Mary Russell series, which features a young woman who becomes an apprentice to a retired Sherlock Holmes. This series reimagines the classic detective in a new light.















