Denise Mina
Denise Mina is a prominent Scottish crime fiction author, widely recognized for her contributions to the 'tartan noir' genre. Born in East Kilbride in 1966, she had a peripatetic childhood, living in various cities across Europe. After working in several service roles, she studied law at the University of Glasgow and later taught criminology and criminal law while pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde. She began writing her debut novel, Garnethill (1998), during her doctoral studies. Mina is known for her series featuring complex, unconventional protagonists like Maureen O'Donnell, Paddy Meehan, and Alex Morrow, as well as her historical novels, graphic novels, and work in television and radio.
Awards
['John Creasey Dagger for Best First Crime Novel (1998)', "Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award (2012, 2013)", 'Gordon Burn Prize (2017)', 'McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year (2017, 2019)', "Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame (2014)"]
Notable Works
['Garnethill', 'The Long Drop', 'The End of the Wasp Season', 'Gods and Beasts', 'Conviction']
