About

Kathleen Delaney

Kathleen Delaney is a contemporary American fiction author. Born in New York City, she holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Florida International University. Her work primarily focuses on female relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of family dynamics. Delaney's debut novel, "Tangent Lines," was published in 2017 and received critical acclaim for its exploration of familial ties and the challenges of finding one's place in the world. Her subsequent novels, "The Scent Keeper" (2019) and "One Night in August" (2022), have further solidified her reputation for crafting nuanced and emotionally resonant stories. Delaney's work has been praised for its authenticity, insight, and ability to connect with readers on a deep level. Her novels have won multiple awards, including the Independent Publishers Book Award for Literary Fiction and the Eric Hoffer Book Award First Horizon.

Book Series by Kathleen Delaney

Ellen McKenzie Series

Dying For a Change

2002

Give First Place to Murder

2004

And Murder for Dessert

2007

Murder Half-Baked

2011

Murder by Syllabub

2013

Mary McGill Dog Mystery Series

Purebred Dead

2015

Curtains for Miss Plym

2016

Blood Red, White and Blue

2017

Dressed to Kill

2019

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