Ellis Peters
Ellis Peters (Edith Mary Pargeter) was born on September 28th, 1913. Ellis passed away October 14th, 1995 at 82 years old. Ellis Peters was born in Horsehay, England.
Ellis Peters was the author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series which consists of 23 novels. The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series started in 1977 with the novel A Morbid Taste for Bones. The most recently released novel in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series was Brother Cadfael's Penance which was released in 1994. There are no upcoming novels for the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series.
Ellis Peters also wrote the Inspector Felse series which has 13 books including Fallen Into the Pit and Death and the Joyful Woman.
Ellis Peters was listed on Japan's
Honkaku Mystery Best 10 international list one time. Her book
A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs tied for the #10 spot with
On Beulah Height by
Reginald Hill and
End of a Party by Hillary Waugh in 2001.
Ellis Peters: Awards & Accolades
Ellis Peters won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 1993.
Peters' books have also won multiple awards, Death and the Joyful Woman won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1963. Monk's Hood won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 1980.
Peters' book, The Potter's Field was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best Novel, in 1990.
Ellis Peters: Lists & Other Mentions
- A Morbid Taste for Bones was a Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990 and a Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Selection in 1995.
- The Leper Of St. Giles was a Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990.
Related Authors
Fans of Ellis Peters also enjoy these authors:
- Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway Series.
- Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
- Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
- Kate Ellis, author of the Wesley Peterson Series.
- Vaseem Khan, author of the Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation Series.
- Elizabeth George, author of the Inspector Lynley Series.
- Ben Aaronovitch, author of the PC Peter Grant / Rivers of London Series.
- Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone Series.
- Felix Francis, author of the Dick Francis Series.
- Faith Martin, author of the DI Hillary Greene Series.
Ellis Peters: F.A.Q
When was Ellis Peters Born?
Ellis Peters was born on September 28th, 1913.
When did Ellis Peters die?
Ellis Peters died on October 14th, 1995 at 82 years old.
Where was Ellis Peters Born?
Ellis Peters was born in Horsehay, England.
What awards has Ellis Peters won?
Ellis Peters has won the following awards: Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (1993).
What book awards has Ellis Peters won?
What was the first book Ellis Peters wrote?
The first book written by Ellis Peters was Fallen Into the Pit, published in 1951.
What was the most recent book Ellis Peters wrote?
Her most recently released work was Fair Young Phoenix on May 3rd, 2020.
What is the most popular book by Ellis Peters?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ellis Peters book is
A Morbid Taste for Bones. Here are her most popular books:
- A Morbid Taste for Bones (8.13)
- One Corpse Too Many (8.38)
- Monk's Hood (8.54)
- Saint Peter's Fair (8.2)
- An Excellent Mystery (8.55)
How many books has Ellis Peters written?
Ellis Peters has written 50 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 13 books in the Inspector Felse Series, 23 books in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series, 8 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Story Collections, 2 Non-Fiction Books, 2 books in the Murderous Christmas Stories Series.