Vicki Delany is a bestselling author of more than thirty novels/novellas in several of mystery's subgenres. Born in Manitoba and raised in Ontario, she is the former president of the Crime Writers of Canada, a member of Capital Crime Writers, and a member of Sisters in Crime.
Praise for The Game is a Footnote: Will please Sherlockians . . . [An] inventive plot. -Publishers Weekly Sherlock Holmes' methods work once more in a charming combination of history and mystery. -Kirkus Reviews [An] entertaining Sherlock Holmes pastiche . . . Will appeal to fans of quirky characters and bookstore settings. -Library Journal Plot twists, Sherlock Holmes lore, historical facts woven through the story, engaging characters, and the details of running a small business in a coastal town enhance this satisfying cozy. -Booklist A love letter to classic mysteries with suspense, sleuthing, and humor. -Manhattan Book Review, 5-star review Readers will be on the edge of their seats loving every word. -Cozy Mystery Book Reviews A fun and finely crafted 'whodunnit' cozy mystery . . . highly recommended for readers attracted to Amateur Female Sleuths. -Midwest Book Review If you're a fan of this series, you will once again be happy with this one. -Red Carpet Crash Delany delivers a great story at a very suspenseful pace . . . A 5-star read. -Reviewing the Evidence Praise for the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries: A must read for lovers of all things Sherlock Holmes. -Jenn McKinlay, NYT and USA Today bestselling author Vicki Delany is one of my favorite mystery authors and with Elementary, She Read, she has outdone herself. -Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author Cheers for a charming, intelligent heroine as observant as The Great Detective himself. -Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author Thoroughly delightful. I defy anyone to read this book and not fall in love with the uber-observant Gemma Doyle. -Laura DiSilverio, bestselling author Huzzah for Vicki Delany who's created vivid characters, a setting that will whet the appetite of mystery readers, and a who-dun-it well worth investigating. -Kylie Logan, nationally bestselling author A treat for Holmes fans with plenty of twists and turns in the best Sherlock-ian style. -Kirkus Reviews Gemma is a delightful sleuth, and the tidbits of Sherlockiana will engage both cozy fans and Holmes devotees. -Booklist Suggest for fans who enjoy humor in the Sherlock Holmes pastiches or readers of Carolyn Hart's 'Death on Demand' mysteries. -Library Journal Delightful...Cozy fans fond of Sherlock Holmes will have fun. -Publishers Weekly