Alan Bradley
Alan Bradley was born in 1938. Alan passed away May 19th, 2026 at 88 years old. Alan Bradley was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Alan Bradley is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, Cozy Mystery, and Young Adult Fiction genres.
Alan Bradley was the author of the Flavia de Luce series which consists of 13 novels. The Flavia de Luce series started in 2009 with the novel The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. The most recently released novel in the Flavia de Luce series was What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust which was released in 2024. There is an upcoming novel for the Flavia de Luce series titled Numb Were the Beadsman's Fingers which is being released on November 3rd, 2026.
Alan Bradley also wrote 2 Non-Fiction Books, including Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock and The Shoebox Bible.
Alan Bradley: Awards & Accolades
Bradley's books have won multiple awards, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie won the Agatha Award, Best First Novel, in 2009 as well as the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence - Best First Crime Novel in 2010, Macavity Award - Best First Mystery in 2010, Dilys Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2010, Barry Award - Best First Novel in 2010.
The following novels by Alan Bradley were nominated for these awards:
- The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2009). Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction (2009). Anthony Award, Best First Mystery (2010). Alex Awards, Best Book (2010).
- A Red Herring Without Mustard: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2011). Bony Blithe Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012).
- I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Best Crime Novel (2012).
- Speaking from Among the Bones: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2013). CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2014).
- The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2014).
- As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2015). CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award (2016).
- Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd: Bony Blithe Award, Best Mystery Novel (2017).
- The Grave's a Fine and Private Place: Bony Blithe Award, Best Mystery Novel (2019).
Related Authors
Fans of Alan Bradley also enjoy these authors:
- Dianne Freeman, author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series.
- Ashley Weaver, author of the Electra McDonnell Series.
- Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
- Amanda Flower, author of the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries Series.
- Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries Series.
- Sara Rosett, author of the High Society Lady Detective Series.
- Rhys Bowen, author of the Her Royal Spyness Series.
- Elle Cosimano, author of the Finlay Donovan Series.
- Susan Wittig Albert, author of the China Bayles Series.
- Elizabeth Peters, author of the Amelia Peabody Series.
Alan Bradley: F.A.Q
When was Alan Bradley Born?
Alan Bradley was born in 1938.
When did Alan Bradley die?
Alan Bradley died on May 19th, 2026 at 88 years old.
Where was Alan Bradley Born?
Alan Bradley was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What book awards has Alan Bradley won?
What was the first book Alan Bradley wrote?
The first book written by Alan Bradley was Ms Holmes of Baker Street: The Truth About Sherlock, published in 1989.
What was the most recent book Alan Bradley wrote?
His most recently released work was What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust on September 3rd, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Alan Bradley?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alan Bradley book is
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (7.59)
- The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag (7.92)
- Speaking from Among the Bones (8.14)
- A Red Herring Without Mustard (8.32)
- I Am Half-Sick of Shadows (7.89)
What genres does Alan Bradley Write?
Alan Bradley primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Young Adult Fiction genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Small Town Mystery, and Historical Mystery.
How many books has Alan Bradley written?
Alan Bradley has written 15 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 13 books in the Flavia de Luce Series, 2 Non-Fiction Books.