Awards

• Short-listed for Agatha Awards (Best Historical Novel) 2021
• Winner of Agatha Awards (Best Historical Novel) 2021

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Irresistible... a Golden Age homage, an elegantly constructed mystery that on every page reinforces the message that everyone counts. -- <strong><em>New York Times Book Review </em></strong> Richly nuanced mystery . . . Rader-Day nicely evokes the isolation and dislocations of people in WWII Britain while revealing her characters' complexities. Despite the many allusions to Christie's life and work, she eschews an artificially neat conclusion. Fans of both Christie and Rader-Day will relish this. -- <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em> (starred review) </strong>on<em> Death at Greenway</em> Two strangers with secrets, ten little children evacuated from London, and a stay at Agatha Christie's country house make for a deliciously compelling mystery. With its flawed, complex heroine, haunting evocation of wartime England, and a series of plot twists and breathtaking reveals, Rader-Day's newest is a triumph. -- <strong>Susan Elia MacNeal</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of the Maggie Hope series A gorgeous evocation of World War II England, a moving investigation of love and hope under trial, a twisty murder mystery that would have satisfied Dame Agatha herself-all proof that Lori Rader-Day's gifts translate to all eras. What a delicious book. -- <strong>Louis Bayard,</strong> author of <em>The Pale Blue Eye</em> and <em>Courting Mr. Lincoln</em> Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day is an immersive, expansive WWII tale of murder and revenge. Set at Agatha Christie's real-life country home, disgraced nurse-in-training, Bridey Kelly, is tasked to help care for a group of children seeking safety from war-torn London. Still, danger is everywhere and with unseen evil lurking, Bridey has to navigate a mysterious web of lies. Well-crafted and multi-layered, Death at Greenway is a vivid portrait of a woman trying to outrun her past in hopes of finding her place in a broken world. -- <strong>Heather Gudenkauf</strong>, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>This is How I Lied</em> Death at Greenway is a book Lori Rader-Day was born to write. The characters are deeply moving, the suspense and World War II research are impeccable. The language, as is always the case with Rader-Day, is beautiful, but in Greenway, she shows her suppleness: her pitch-perfect dialogue brings England in the Blitz to life. -- <strong>Sara Paretsky</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>Dead</em> <em>Land</em>, on<em> Death at Greenway</em> A wonderfully atmospheric, beautifully written and entirely credible evocation of wartime Britain. -- <strong>Ann Cleeves</strong>, internationally bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera series, on <em>Death at Greenway</em> One of crime fiction's strongest and most compelling voices. -- <strong>Alex Segura</strong>, acclaimed author of <em>Blackout </em>and <em>Dangerous Ends</em> Dark, inventive and complex, the novel transcends simple whodunit status as Rader-Day focuses as much on the fears, deprivations, losses and uncertainties of war as she does on mystery.... Inspired by yesteryear but enriched by Rader-Day's talent, Death at Greenway showcases a superior example of historical crime fiction. -- <strong><em>Free-Lance Star</em> (Fredericksburg, VA)</strong> Complex characters, a rich sense of the effect of WWII on British citizens, and the constant threat of danger... Death at Greenway does justice to Christie's oeuvre. -- <strong><em>South Florida Sun-Sentinel</em></strong>

The Lucky One is an irresistible read about two strangers on a quest to uncover the truth about their pasts. Simultaneously a dynamic character study and a riveting mystery, Lori Rader-Day's latest offering is a brilliantly absorbing novel from one of my favorite new crime writers. -- <strong>Sheena Kamal</strong>, internationally bestselling author of <em>The Lost Ones,</em> on <em>The Lucky One</em> I was riveted from page one by this complex, psychologically astute tale of betrayal and hope with twists that keep coming up until the final breathtaking reveal. -- <strong>Hallie Ephron</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>Careful What You Wish For,</em> on <em>The Lucky One</em> Lori Rader-Day takes us on a twisting journey into a past riven by secrets and lies that challenges everything we think we know about the ties that bind us. The Lucky One is that rare thing, a nail-biting thriller full of heart and soul. -- <strong>Carol Goodman</strong>, award-winning author of <em>The Lake of Dead Languages</em> and <em>The Sea of Lost Girls,</em> on <em>The Lucky One</em> Dark, loaded with memorable twists, and featuring a complex, flawed, and unforgettable protagonist, The Lucky One cements Lori Rader-Day's place as one of crime fiction's strongest and most compelling voices. You will devour this timely, chilling novel and find yourself desperate for more. -- <strong>Alex Segura</strong>, acclaimed author of <em>Blackout </em>and <em>Dangerous Ends,</em> on <em>The Lucky One</em> This might well be my favorite Rader-Day so far: a brilliant premise intriguingly developed, totally believable characters and a climax that took my breath away. -- <strong>Ann Cleeves</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of The Shetland and Vera Series, on <em>The Lucky One</em> The Lucky One promises to be another signature Lori Rader-Day blend of psychology, suspense, and noir. -- <strong>CrimeReads</strong> on <em>The Lucky One</em> Another harrowing nightmare by a master of the sleepless night. -- <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em> </strong>on <em>The Lucky One</em> Rader-Day creates deeply believable, empathetic characters and puts the power in the hands of women, including older women...The tightly crafted storytelling brings heat back into the familiar cold case plot, digging deep into those aches that never really fade. -- <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em> </strong>on <em>The Lucky One</em> [Rader-Day's] gifted storytelling makes this a fine read. -- <em><strong>Booklist</strong></em> on <em>The Lucky One</em><br/> The award-winning author of Under a Dark Sky puts a new spin on unreliable narrators in a suspense novel with protagonists struggling to find answers. Fans of Rader-Day's other compelling stand-alones will savor this riveting mystery. -- <em><strong>Library Journal</strong> </em>on <em>The Lucky One</em>

Two strangers with secrets, ten little children evacuated from London, and a stay at Agatha Christie's country house make for a deliciously compelling mystery. With its flawed, complex heroine, haunting evocation of wartime England, and a series of plot twists and breathtaking reveals, Rader-Day's newest is a triumph. -- <strong>Susan Elia MacNeal</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of the Maggie Hope series A gorgeous evocation of World War II England, a moving investigation of love and hope under trial, a twisty murder mystery that would have satisfied Dame Agatha herself-all proof that Lori Rader-Day's gifts translate to all eras. What a delicious book. -- <strong>Louis Bayard,</strong> author of <em>The Pale Blue Eye</em> and <em>Courting Mr. Lincoln</em> Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day is an immersive, expansive WWII tale of murder and revenge. Set at Agatha Christie's real-life country home, disgraced nurse-in-training, Bridey Kelly, is tasked to help care for a group of children seeking safety from war-torn London. Still, danger is everywhere and with unseen evil lurking, Bridey has to navigate a mysterious web of lies. Well-crafted and multi-layered, Death at Greenway is a vivid portrait of a woman trying to outrun her past in hopes of finding her place in a broken world. -- <strong>Heather Gudenkauf</strong>, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>This is How I Lied</em> Death at Greenway is a book Lori Rader-Day was born to write. The characters are deeply moving, the suspense and World War II research are impeccable. The language, as is always the case with Rader-Day, is beautiful, but in Greenway, she shows her suppleness: her pitch-perfect dialogue brings England in the Blitz to life. -- <strong>Sara Paretsky</strong>, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>Dead</em> <em>Land</em>, on<em> Death at Greenway</em> A wonderfully atmospheric, beautifully written and entirely credible evocation of wartime Britain. -- <strong>Ann Cleeves</strong>, internationally bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera series, on <em>Death at Greenway</em> One of crime fiction's strongest and most compelling voices. -- <strong>Alex Segura</strong>, acclaimed author of <em>Blackout </em>and <em>Dangerous Ends</em> Rader-Day creates deeply believable, empathetic characters and puts the power in the hands of women. -- <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong> on <em>The Lucky One</em> The Lucky One promises to be another signature Lori Rader-Day blend of psychology, suspense, and noir. -- <strong>CrimeReads</strong> on <em>The Lucky One</em>

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"Lori Rader-Day's debut mystery, The Black Hour, won the 2014 Anthony Award for Best First Novel and was a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her second novel, Little Pretty Things, received a starred review from Booklist and was named a 2015 ""most arresting crime novel"" by Kirkus Reviews. She lives in Chicago."

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