Elizabeth C. Bunce

Elizabeth C. Bunce is an American writer who writes mystery and fantasy novels.[1]

Career

Bunce’s first novel A Curse Dark as Gold received the American Library Association’s inaugural William C. Morris Award,[2] and was named a Smithsonian Notable Book.[3] The first book in Bunce’s Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series, Premeditated Myrtle, won the 2021 Edgar Award,[4] was named a 2021 honoree by the Society of Midland Authors[5] and was nominated for the Agatha Award.[6] Four of Bunce’s novels have been awarded Kansas Notable Book Awards.[7]

Reception

Bunce has received favorable industry and literary reviews for her writing. The Wall Street Journal said “Younger Holmes fans (and older ones too) should be charmed by Elizabeth C. Bunce's Cold-Blooded Myrtle.[8]The Buffalo News called Premeditated Myrtle a “hugely entertaining, well-crafted Victorian whodunnit.”[9] The Kansas City Star called Premeditated Myrtle "loaded with energy that propels the reader forward in the tradition of all the most addictive of children’s books mysteries.”[10] Smithsonian Magazine called Bunce’s A Curse Dark as Gold, “a spellbinding novel of romance and buried secrets.”[11]

Works

Novels

A Curse Dark as Gold (2008), Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic

Thief Errant series

StarCrossed (2010), Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic

Liar’s Moon (2011), Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic

Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series

Premeditated Myrtle (2020), Algonquin Young Readers/Workman Publishing

How to Get Away with Myrtle (2020), Algonquin Young Readers/Workman Publishing

Cold-Blooded Myrtle (2021), Algonquin Young Readers/Workman Publishing

References
  1. Nolan, Tom (November 18, 2021). "Holiday Gift Books 2021: Mysteries; New editions of cozy classics, fresh adventures for the world's most famous detective and even a guide to mystery-writing success from those who know best". The Wall Street Journal.
  2. "Elizabeth C. Bunce wins first-ever William C. Morris Award". American Library Association. January 25, 2009.
  3. "Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2008". Smithsonian Magazine. December 19, 2008.
  4. "Winners of the 2021 Edgar Awards are Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. April 30, 2021.
  5. "2021 Awards for Books Published in 2020". Society of Midland Authors.
  6. "Nominees for Agatha Awards are Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. March 29, 2021.
  7. "2021 Notable Books | Kansas State Library, KS - Official Website". kslib.info.
  8. Nolan, Tom (November 18, 2021). "Holiday Gift Books 2021: Mysteries; New editions of cozy classics, fresh adventures for the world's most famous detective and even a guide to mystery-writing success from those who know best". The Wall Street Journal.
  9. Westmoore, Jean (December 18, 2020). "Books in Brief: Premeditated Myrtle, Super Fake Love Song, Our Little Kitchen". The Buffalo News.
  10. Kniggendorf, Anne (June 6, 2021). "Kansas City area author wins 'Oscar of mystery writing' for her plucky young sleuth". The Kansas City Star.
  11. Burke, Kathleen (December 19, 2008). "Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2008". Smithsonian Magazine.
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