Ariel Lawhon
Ariel Lawhon was born in Taos, New Mexico, .
Ariel Lawhon is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres.
Ariel Lawhon has written 7 standalone novels, starting with The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress in 2014. The most recently released novel was The Frozen River, which was released in 2023. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled The Pirate Queen which is being released on September 8th, 2026.
Ariel Lawhon has also written the Blaze Collection series which has 7 books including Tune in Tomorrow and The June Paintings.
Ariel Lawhon: Awards & Accolades
Lawhon's book, The Frozen River won the Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2024.
Ariel Lawhon books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress was nominated for the RUSA Awards, Historical Fiction Award, in 2015. Code Name Hélène was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2020 as well as the RUSA Awards - Historical Fiction Award in 2021. The Frozen River was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2024 as well as the RUSA Awards - Historical Fiction Award in 2025. Barriers to Entry was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Short Story, in 2025.
Ariel Lawhon: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Frozen River was the Good Morning America Book Club December 2023 Pick.
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- Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs Series.
- Rhys Bowen, author of the Her Royal Spyness Series.
- Susan Elia MacNeal, author of the Maggie Hope Series.
- Paula McLain, author of: The Paris Wife.
- Elizabeth Kostova, author of: The Historian.
- Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of: What She Left Behind.
- Deanna Raybourn, author of the Killers of a Certain Age Series.
Ariel Lawhon: F.A.Q
Where was Ariel Lawhon Born?
Ariel Lawhon was born in Taos, New Mexico, .
What book awards has Ariel Lawhon won?
Lawhon's book, The Frozen River won the award Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2024.
What was the first book Ariel Lawhon wrote?
The first book written by Ariel Lawhon was The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress, published in 2014.
What was the most recent book Ariel Lawhon wrote?
Her most recently released work was Barriers to Entry on February 22nd, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Ariel Lawhon?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ariel Lawhon book is
The Frozen River. Here are her most popular books:
- The Frozen River (9.09)
- Code Name Hélène (9.04)
- I Was Anastasia (7.57)
- When We Had Wings (8.17)
- The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress (7.83)
What genres does Ariel Lawhon Write?
Ariel Lawhon primarily writes in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Spy / Espionage Thriller, and Amateur Sleuth Mystery.
Are there upcoming new books by Ariel Lawhon?
Ariel Lawhon has a new book coming out on September 8th, 2026 called
The Pirate Queen.
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How many books has Ariel Lawhon written?
Ariel Lawhon has written 8 books. 1 book in the Blaze Collection Series, 7 Standalone Novels.