Kathleen Kent
Kathleen Kent was born on September 22nd, 1953 and is currently 72 years old. Kathleen Kent was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA.
Kathleen Kent is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Kathleen Kent is the author of the Detective Betty series which currently consists of 3 novels. The Detective Betty series started in 2017 with the novel The Dime. The most recently released novel in the Detective Betty series was The Pledge which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the Detective Betty series.
Kathleen Kent has also written the Carrier series which has 2 books including The Heretic's Daughter and The Wolves of Andover / The Traitor's Wife.
Kathleen Kent: Awards & Accolades
Kent's books have won multiple awards, The Outcasts won the RUSA Awards, Historical Fiction Award, in 2014. The Dime won the RUSA Awards, Mystery Award, in 2018.
Kathleen Kent books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Dime was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2018 as well as the Nero Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2018. The Burn was nominated for the Edgar Award, Sue Grafton Memorial Award, in 2021.
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- Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
- Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
- Attica Locke, author of the Highway 59 Series.
- Blake Banner, author of the Dead Cold Mysteries Series.
- Minette Walters, author of: The Scold's Bridle.
- Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme Series.
- Jeffrey Archer, author of the Detective William Warwick Series.
Kathleen Kent: F.A.Q
When was Kathleen Kent Born? How old is Kathleen Kent?
Kathleen Kent was born on September 22nd, 1953. Kathleen Kent is currently 72 years old.
Where was Kathleen Kent Born?
Kathleen Kent was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA and is American.
What book awards has Kathleen Kent won?
The Outcasts: RUSA Awards: Historical Fiction Award (2014).
The Dime: RUSA Awards: Mystery Award (2018).
What was the first book Kathleen Kent wrote?
The first book written by Kathleen Kent was The Heretic's Daughter, published in 2008.
What was the most recent book Kathleen Kent wrote?
Her most recently released work was Black Wolf on February 14th, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Kathleen Kent?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Kathleen Kent book is
The Dime. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- The Dime (6.57)
- The Heretic's Daughter (8.67)
- Black Wolf (7.60)
- The Burn (7.00)
- The Pledge (8.00)
What genres does Kathleen Kent Write?
Kathleen Kent primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Crime Fiction, and Spy / Espionage Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Kathleen Kent?
Kathleen Kent 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 Kathleen Kent written?
Kathleen Kent has written 8 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series, 2 Standalone Novels, 2 books in the Carrier Series, 3 books in the Detective Betty Series.