Lisa Scottoline
Author of legal thrillers and novels
Born
July 1st, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American lawyer turned author, celebrated for writing legal thrillers that often reflect her own experiences in the legal field. In addition to fiction, authored several non-fiction pieces and served as a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Established a successful career as an author, winning multiple literary awards. The fiction works include a series featuring protagonist Bennie Rosato, a lawyer in Philadelphia, and standalone novels addressing various aspects of justice and morality.
Wrote the Rosato & Associates series
Won the Edgar Award for best novel
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