A Texas Native Writing British Mysteries

American author Deborah Crombie writes quintessential British mystery novels set in the United Kingdom. Despite her authentic portrayal of English life, she was born and raised in Texas.

Readers are often surprised to learn that the voice behind the popular Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James series hails from the American South. Crombie spent significant time living in the United Kingdom, which allowed her to capture the local nuances and atmospheric details of British settings perfectly. She currently resides in McKinney, Texas, proving that a deep connection to a place can be built through observation and imagination. Her success shows how well-researched writing can bridge the gap between two very different cultures.