Lynda Suzanne Robinson

Lynda Suzanne Robinson (born July 6, 1951) is an American writer of romance fiction under the name Suzanne Robinson and mystery novels under the name Lynda S. Robinson. She is best known for her Lord Meren series of historical mysteries set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of Tutankhamun.

Biography Lynda Suzanne Heavener was born in Amarillo, Texas to George H. Measley Heavener and Lois Ann Womack Heavener."Lynda S. Robinson" by Rosemary M. Canfield Reisman, Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works, Salem Press, January 2007. She received an associate degree from San Jacinto College in 1971 and her undergraduate degree in 1973 from Rice University. The same year she married Wessley I. Robinson, who worked as a school administrator.

In 1984 Robinson earned a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin with a specialization in archaeology."Lynda S. Robinson," Baker & Taylor Author Biographies, Literary Reference Center Plus, Baker & Taylor, 1/2/2000. While working on her dissertation, Robinson realized she didn't want to work in academia. Her husband suggested she try writing fiction, which she did.

Robinson lives in Texas in the south central hill country with her husband.

Writing career Robinson publishes her fiction under different variations of her name. As Suzanne Robinson, she has written twelve historical romances of various settings and time periods ranging from ancient Egypt to the Elizabethan and Victorian periods. Robinson's first published novel, "Heart of the Falcon", was a historical romance set in ancient Egypt with a heavy dose of suspense and mystery.

As Lynda S. Robinson, she is the author of critically acclaimed Lord Meren series of mysteries set in ancient Egypt. Lord Meren is King Tutankhamen's chief investigator and trusted advisor. The books focus on political intrigue such as plots against the pharaoh and also feature Queen Nefertiti. The first book in the series, Murder in the Place of Anubis, was published in 1994 and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly along with praise from Kirkus Reviews and other media outlets."Murder in the Place of Anubis," Kirkus Reviews, Dec. 1, 1993.

Critical reception

According to the Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works, Robinson's novels are known for "painstaking historical research, insight into human relationships, an understanding of political intrigue, and a gift for inventing suspenseful plots."

Writing in The New York Times, Marilyn Stasio praised the Lord Meren series as "fascinating,""Crime" by Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times, July 8, 2001, Section 7, Page 18. saying Robinson uses "her scholarship to penetrate the inner precincts of court and temple, she has written a complex and exciting narrative that reflects the twisted machinations of politicians -- royal and otherwise.""Crime" by Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times, February 19, 1995, Section 7, Page 25.

Bibliography

As Suzanne Robinson Sorted by publication

Single novels Heart of the Falcon 1990/May Lady Gallant 1992/Fev Lady Hellefire 1992/Jun Lady Defiant 1993/Jan Lady Dangerous 1994/Mar Lord of the Dragon 1995/Sep The Engagement 1996/Jun The Rescue 1998/Fev The Treasure 1999/Apr Just Before Midnight 2000/Fev The Legend 2001/Mar Never Trust a Lady 2003/Aug

St. John Family Series Lady Valiant 1993/Jun Lord of Enchantment 1995/Jan

Anthologies in collaboration "The unwanted bride" in WHEN YOU WISH 1997/Nov (with Jane Feather, Sharon & Tom Curtis, Patricia Coughlin, Elizabeth Elliott, Patricia Potter)

As Lynda S. Robinson

The Lord Meren series Novels Murder in the Place of Anubis (1994, ; 2021) Murder at the God's Gate (1995, ; 2021) Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing (1996, ; 2021) Eater of Souls (1997, ; 2021) Drinker of Blood (1998, ; 2021) Slayer of Gods (2001, ; 2021) Short Stories Heretic's Dagger (2002, in Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits, ; 2024)

Lynda Suzanne Robinson

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