William Landay
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William Scott Landay (born July 23, 1963) is an American novelist and former lawyer. A former assistant district attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, he is the author of the crime novels Mission Flats, The Strangler, and the bestselling Defending Jacob, which was adapted as a television miniseries. His debut, Mission Flats, won the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger for best first crime novel.
Awards
['John Creasey Dagger (New Blood Dagger) — Best Debut Crime Novel (Mission Flats)', 'Strand Magazine Critics Award — Best Mystery Novel (Defending Jacob)']
Notable Works
['Defending Jacob', 'Mission Flats', 'The Strangler', 'All That Is Mine I Carry With Me']
