Julia Spencer-Fleming
Julia Spencer-Fleming was born on June 26th, 1961 and is currently 64 years old. Julia Spencer-Fleming was born in Plattsburgh, New York, USA. Spencer-Fleming attended Ithaca College where she Studied Acting and History, University of Maine School of Law where she received a Juris Doctorate Degree.
Julia Spencer-Fleming is known for writing in the Mystery and Thriller genres.
Julia Spencer-Fleming is the author of the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series which currently consists of 11 novels. The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series started in 2002 with the novel In the Bleak Midwinter. The most recently released novel in the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series was At Midnight Comes the Cry which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series.
Julia Spencer-Fleming: Awards & Accolades
Spencer-Fleming's books have won multiple awards, In the Bleak Midwinter won the Agatha Award, Best First Novel, in 2002 as well as the Anthony Award - Best First Mystery in 2003, Macavity Award - Best First Mystery in 2003, Barry Award - Best First Novel in 2003, Dilys Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2003. All Mortal Flesh won the Gumshoe Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2007 as well as the Nero Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2007.
The following novels by Julia Spencer-Fleming were nominated for these awards:
- In the Bleak Midwinter: Gumshoe Award, Best First Novel (2003). Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel (2003).
- A Fountain Filled with Blood: Barry Award, Best Novel (2004).
- Out of the Deep I Cry: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2005). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2005).
- All Mortal Flesh: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2006). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2007). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2007).
- I Shall Not Want: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2008).
- One Was a Soldier: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Suspense Thriller (2011). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012).
- Through the Evil Days: Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel (2013). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2014).
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Julia Spencer-Fleming: F.A.Q
When was Julia Spencer-Fleming Born? How old is Julia Spencer-Fleming?
Julia Spencer-Fleming was born on June 26th, 1961. Julia Spencer-Fleming is currently 64 years old.
Where was Julia Spencer-Fleming Born?
Julia Spencer-Fleming was born in Plattsburgh, New York, USA and is American.
What book awards has Julia Spencer-Fleming won?
In the Bleak Midwinter: Agatha Award Best First Novel (2002), Anthony Award Best First Mystery (2003), Macavity Award Best First Mystery (2003), Barry Award Best First Novel (2003), Dilys Award Best Mystery Novel (2003).
All Mortal Flesh: Gumshoe Award Best Mystery Novel (2007), Nero Award Best Mystery Novel (2007).
What was the first book Julia Spencer-Fleming wrote?
The first book written by Julia Spencer-Fleming was In the Bleak Midwinter, published in 2002.
What was the most recent book Julia Spencer-Fleming wrote?
Her most recently released work was At Midnight Comes the Cry on November 18th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Julia Spencer-Fleming?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Julia Spencer-Fleming book is
In the Bleak Midwinter. Here are her most popular books:
- In the Bleak Midwinter (8.3)
- Out of the Deep I Cry (7.8)
- A Fountain Filled with Blood (7.67)
- To Darkness and to Death (8)
- All Mortal Flesh (8.17)
What genres does Julia Spencer-Fleming Write?
Julia Spencer-Fleming primarily writes in the Mystery and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Suspense Thriller, and Police Procedural Mystery.
Are there upcoming new books by Julia Spencer-Fleming?
Julia Spencer-Fleming does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Julia Spencer-Fleming written?
Julia Spencer-Fleming has written 11 books. All of her books are in the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries Series.