Mary Anna Evans is the author of the Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries, which have received recognition including the Benjamin Franklin Award, the Mississippi Author Award, and three Florida Book Awards bronze medals. She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches fiction and nonfiction writing.
"""Evans is completely in control of what she wants us to see, hear, and feel...Fascinating."" * <b><i>Booklist</i> on <i>Findings</i>, Faye Longchamp series #4</b> * ""Evans' signature archaeological lore adds even more interest to this tale of love, hate, and greed."" * <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> on <i>Burials</i>, Faye Longchamp series #10</b> * ""An intriguing, multi-layered tale. Not only was I completely stumped by the mystery, I was enchanted by the characters Evans created with such respect."" * <b>Claire Matturro, author of <i>Wildcat Wine</i>, on <i>Relics</i>, Faye Longchamp series #2</b> * ""Evans's enjoyable 10th Faye Longchamp mystery....sensitively explores the issue of how to balance respecting cultural heritage and gaining knowledge of the past through scientific research."" * <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <i>Burials</i>, Faye Longchamp series #10</b> * ""The Longchamp mysteries combine history and mystery in a gritty way that makes them feel different from most amateur-sleuth fare - dark-edged rather than cozy. Faye, too, is not your traditional amateur sleuth; she could just as easily anchor a gritty thriller series and give some of the giants in that genre a run for their money."" -- David Pitt * <B><I>Booklist</I></B> * ""Evans expertly juggles a host of likely suspects, all the while breathing life into the city of Memphis, from its tourist-filled center to its marginal neighborhoods and the spectacular wilderness of the state park."" * <B><I>Publishers Weekly</I></B> * ""The eleventh title in author Mary anna Evans' simply outstanding 'Faye Longchamp Mystery' series, Undercurrents is yet another riveting gem of a novel that will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections."" * <B><I>Midwest Book Review</I></B> *"