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I’m Clea Simon, author of the rock ‘n’ roll noir WORLD ENOUGH; the Theda Krakow, Dulcie Schwartz, Pru Marlowe, and Blackie & Care mysteries; and also a handful of nonfiction books. Please browse around and make yourself at home. I’d love to see you at one of my events, and I’m always happy to hear your feedback.
As featured in the Wall Street Journal and on NPR
Clea Simon writes with authority and affection about a lost world. Highly recommended.
Catriona McPhersonA twisty, bittersweet trip, with just the right mix of edge and nostalgia.
Joseph FinderSo vividly written and so rich and real, these characters’ collective loss of innocence feels shockingly personal
Caroline LeavittThis is a haunting carpe noctem novel, and Simon seizes the night with a firm, relentless grip
Anthony DeCurtisRecent Blog Posts
FIVE QUESTIONS with Clea Simon
Love cats? Mysteries? A little bit of magic in the mix? That's what tomorrow will bring as I launch my new A Spell of Murder, the first in a brand new "Witch Cats of Cambridge" series. And so I thought I'd take on my own challenge and answer the five questions! How...
read more“Murder, magic, and romance abound.” Thank you!
"Murder, magic, and romance abound, but the cats are the stars of this story. Clea has woven a rich tapestry of real and imagined qualities for her feline heroines that cat people will find authentic and humorously familiar...." So says Crazy Cat Ladies mysteries....
read more“A bit of extra edge and sparkle…” Aunt Agatha’s on A SPELL OF MURDER
Aunt Agatha's closed its beloved brick-and-mortar store in 2016. But the Michigan mystery go-to lives on with an online store and a blog that reviews new and upcoming work. I'm honored that they took the time to read A SPELL OF MURDER Clea Simon’s cozies have a bit...
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