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Dana Cameron

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Dana Cameron

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1965-01-01 （Massachusetts）
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Residence History
Massachusetts (born and raised) → Beverly, Massachusetts

Career

Occupations
Writer, Archaeologist
Active Years
2002-2024
Affiliations
Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, The Baker Street Irregulars
Memberships
Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Sisters in Crime (New England Chapter, former VP and President), American Crime Writers League, The Baker Street Irregulars (investiture: The Giant Rat of Sumatra)

Education

Unknown
Unknown
Degree: Ph.D.
Country: United States

Awards

Anthony Award
2007
Work: Ashes and Bones
Category: Best Paperback Original
Organization: Bouchercon
Result: winner
Anthony Award
2009
Work: The Night Things Changed
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Bouchercon
Result: nominee
Agatha Award
2009
Work: The Night Things Changed
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Malice Domestic
Result: winner
Macavity Award
2009
Work: The Night Things Changed
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Mystery Readers International
Result: winner
Edgar Award
2010
Work: Femme Sole
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Mystery Writers of America
Result: nominee
Agatha Award
2010
Work: Swing Shift
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Malice Domestic
Result: nominee
Anthony Award
2011
Work: Swing Shift
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Bouchercon
Result: winner
Macavity Award
2011
Work: Swing Shift
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Mystery Readers International
Result: winner
Agatha Award
2012
Work: Disarming
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Malice Domestic
Result: winner
Anthony Award
2012
Work: Disarming
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Bouchercon
Result: winner
Macavity Award
2012
Work: Disarming
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Mystery Readers International
Result: winner
Agatha Award
2013
Work: Mischief in Mesopotamia
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Malice Domestic
Result: winner
Anthony Award
2013
Work: Mischief in Mesopotamia
Category: Best Short Story
Organization: Bouchercon
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Site Unseen

2002 Archaeology Mystery

First in the Emma Fielding Archaeology Mysteries series.

ArchaeologyPast and PresentNew England
Adaptations
  • [TV Movie] Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2017)

Swing Shift

2010 Fangborn short story (Urban Fantasy)

From Crimes By Moonlight. Anthony and Macavity Award winner.

WerewolvesSupernaturalArchaeology

Seven Kinds of Hell

2013 Urban Fantasy

First Fangborn novel. Archaeologist Zoe Miller discovers she's a werewolf.

VampiresWerewolvesOracles

Bibliography

  • Site Unseen (2002)
  • Grave Consequences (2002)
  • Past Malice (2003)
  • A Fugitive Truth (2004)
  • More Bitter Than Death (2005)
  • Ashes and Bones (2006)
  • Seven Kinds of Hell (2013)
  • Pack of Strays (2014)
  • Hellbender (2015)

Adaptations

  • Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2017, Hallmark)
  • Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2018, Hallmark)
  • More Bitter Than Death: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2019, Hallmark)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Realistic archaeology detailsRanges from traditional mystery to noir, thriller, urban fantasy
Recurring Motifs
Intertwining of past and presentArchaeologist protagonistsSupernatural elements (Fangborn)

Legacy

Multiple winner of Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Known for archaeology-infused mysteries. Emma Fielding series adapted for Hallmark TV.

Trivia

  • Member of The Baker Street Irregulars.