Linda Fairstein
Bio
Linda was born and raised in Mount Verson, a northern suburb of New York City. She attended Vassar College, where she majored in English literature. She went on to the University of Virginia School of Law and received her law degree in 1972.
In November, 1972, she was appointed to the staff of New York County District Attorney's office. She has remained there for over two decades, running the office's Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit.
Linda has written both non-fiction and fiction books. In addition to her two 'day' jobs, she is involved with many organizations. She is on the board of directors of several non-profit organizations (including the National Center for Victims of Crime, Phoenix House Foundation, and New York Women's Agenda), and is a member of President Clinton's Violence Against Women Advisory Council, New York Women's Agenda Domestic Violence Committee (acting as a co-chair), the American College of Trial Lawyers, The Women's Forum, Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. As if all that wasn't enough, Linda also lectures to colleges and universities, law enforcement organizations, corporations and civic groups all over the country.
In 1993, she was named "Woman of the Year" by both New Woman Magazine and Glamour. A year later, her non-fiction book was named Notable Book of 1994 by the New York Times. In 1998, a few of Linda's law school classmates got together and established a scholarship fund (Fairstein Public Service Scholarship) in her name. The fund supports law students interested in a public service legal career.
Linda currently lives in New York City with her husband (also an attorney).
Bibliography
Alex Cooper Series:
Entombed (2005)
The Kills (2004)
The Bone Vault (2003)
The Deadhouse (2001)
Cold Hit (1999)
Likely to Die (1997)
Final Jeopardy (1996)
Non-Fiction:
Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape (1993)
Links
Linda Fairstein's Official Site
Video: Linda Discusses The Kills
Backstory: Entombed