Gail Bowen

Gail Bowen is a writer of mystery novels. Since publishing her first book Deadly Appearances 27 years ago, Bowen has regaled readers with the exploits of Joanne Kilbourn, a university professor, occasional political writer, family matriarch and amateur sleuth. In 2018, Bowen received the Crime Writers of Canada Grand Master award for her "long and illustrious" career as a crime fiction author. Her most recent mystery is The Winners' Circle. She is also the author of a book of advice for writing mysteries called Sleuth. 

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Books by Gail Bowen

Interviews with Gail Bowen

The Morning Edition - Sask11:27Gail Bowen talks about her newbook

Gail Bowen discusses her newest book in the Joanne Kilbourn series, "12 Rose Street."

The Next Chapter10:05Gail Bowen on "Sleuth: Gail Bowen on Writing Mysteries"

Gail Bowen, the author of 17 Joanne Kilbourne mysteries, on her how-to guide to writing crime fiction.