Lilian Jackson Braun
Lilian Jackson Braun was an American author best known for her "The Cat Who..." series of mystery novels. The books feature journalist Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, who help solve crimes. Braun worked for nearly thirty years as a feature writer for the Detroit Free Press before transitioning into fiction. Her inspiration to write cat-themed mysteries emerged after the tragic death of her Siamese cat. She is credited with popularizing the subgenre of "ailuromysteries."
Awards
['Edgar Award nomination, 1986, for The Cat Who Saw Red', 'Anthony Award nomination, 1987, for The Cat Who Saw Red', 'Anthony Award nomination, 1988, for The Cat Who Played Brahms']
Notable Works
['The Cat Who Could Read Backwards', 'The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern', 'The Cat Who Turned On and Off', 'The Cat Who Saw Red', 'The Cat Who Played Brahms', 'The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers']
