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S. J. Rozan

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S. J. Rozan

Aliases: Shira Judith Rozan
Pen Names: Sam CabotUsed for co-authored paranormal thriller series with Carlos Dews

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1950-01-01 (Bronx, New York City, U.S.)
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Residence History
New York City → Lower Manhattan

Career

Occupations
Writer, Architect
Active Years
1990-

Education

Oberlin College
Degree: BA
Country: United States
University at Buffalo
Architecture
Degree: MArch
Country: United States

Awards

Edgar Award
2002
Work: Reflecting the Sky
Category: Best Novel
Organization: Mystery Writers of America
Result: Winner
Edgar Award
2003
Work: Winter and Night
Category: Best Novel
Organization: Mystery Writers of America
Result: Winner
Macavity Award
2003
Work: Winter and Night
Category: Best Novel
Result: Winner
Nero Award
2003
Work: Winter and Night
Result: Winner
Maltese Falcon Award
2009
Work: Winter and Night
Organization: Japan Mystery Writers Association
Result: Winner
Anthony Award
1998
Work: No Colder Place
Category: Best Novel
Result: Winner
Shamus Award
1996
Work: Concourse
Category: Best P.I. Hardcover Novel
Organization: Private Eye Writers of America
Result: Winner
Dilys Award
2012
Work: Ghost Hero
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Winter and Night

2002 Detective fiction

Part of the Lydia Chin/Bill Smith series set in New York City.

FamilyLossCrime

Absent Friends

2004 Thriller

Standalone novel.

FriendshipNew York

China Trade

1994 Detective fiction

First in the Lydia Chin/Bill Smith series.

ChinatownArt theft

Bibliography

  • China Trade (1994)
  • Concourse (1995)
  • Mandarin Plaid (1996)
  • No Colder Place (1997)
  • A Bitter Feast (1998)
  • Stone Quarry (1999)
  • Reflecting the Sky (2001)
  • Winter and Night (2002)
  • The Shanghai Moon (2009)
  • Ghost Hero (2011)
  • Paper Son (2019)
  • Family Business (2021)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Alternating points of viewDetailed New York settingsHardboiled style
Recurring Motifs
ChinatownBasketballFamily bonds

Legacy

Renowned for detective fiction, winner of multiple awards including Lifetime Achievement from Private Eye Writers of America. Known for Lydia Chin/Bill Smith series.

Trivia

  • Avid basketball player, participated in Bouchercon games
  • Posts haiku on her blog every weekend
  • Former architect turned writer