Lyn Hamilton
Bio
Lyn Hamilton was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She received a degree in English from the University of Toronto, and has gone on to work in various positions in public relations, advertising, communications, public affairs and media relations. She spent many years working in the public sector, and is the former Director of Culture and Heritage Programs (Government of Ontario).
During her university studies she became interested in ancient cultures. She has written a series of archaeological mystery novels, and spent time traveling to the places she writes about (including Europe, Ireland, the Middle East, North Africa, China, Tibet and South-east Asia).
The Xibalba Murders was nominated for the prestigious Arthur Ellis award for best first crime novel in Canada.
Bibliography
Lara McClintoch Archaeological Series:
The Moai Murders (2005)
The Magyar Venus (2004)
The Thai Amulet (2003)
The Etruscan Chimera (2002)
The African Quest (2001)
The Celtic Riddle (2000)
The Moche Warrior (1999)
The Maltese Goddess (1998)
The Xibalba Murders (1997)
Links
Lyn Hamilton's Official Site
Crime Writers of Canada Profile
A Conversation with Lyn Hamilton