Richard Montanari
AmericanCrimePolice ProceduralPsychological Thrillerb. 1952
Richard Montanari is an American crime writer known for his police procedurals and thrillers. He often sets his novels in Philadelphia, featuring detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano. Before becoming a novelist, Montanari worked as a freelance writer for various publications and also worked in construction. His debut novel, 'Deviant Way,' won the Online Mystery Award for Best First Mystery. His books have been translated into nearly 30 languages.
Awards
['Online Mystery Award (OLMA) for Best First Mystery (1995) for Deviant Way']
Notable Works
['Deviant Way', 'The Violet Hour', 'Kiss of Evil', 'The Rosary Girls', 'The Skin Gods', 'Merciless', 'Badlands', "The Devil's Garden", 'The Echo Man']
