Susan Bacon
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Susan Bacon

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Susan is best-known for her award-winning mysteries — THE HISTORY TEACHER and its sequel THE ART COLLECTOR. Her latest novel, ALICE ADRIFT, is a bit of a departure. An intimate human drama about loss and recovery, coupling and uncoupling, and a child caught in the turmoil, it is slated for release on November 4, 2025. A graduate of Barnard College with a degree in history, Susan is a former journalist, copywriter and ghostwriter whose credits include an international best seller. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and has lived in New York City, Washington, DC, and Memphis, Tennessee, all of which serve as settings for her novels. PRAISE for THE HISTORY TEACHER “. . . cagily and compellingly plotted and eminently credible . . .” — Author BRUCE WEBER “. . . fresh and eye-opening . . .” — Author EMILY YELLIN "An inherently riveting suspense thriller of a novel . . ." — MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW ". . . a satisfying page-turner . . . and the ending is perhaps the most satisfying of all." — MEMPHIS FLYER PRAISE for THE ART COLLECTOR ". . .an intriguing mystery story that draws you in and keeps you guessing but also a vibrant portrayal of the downtown art scene in Manhattan in the '70s and '80s and the Deep South back in the '60s." — EBET ROBERTS, Legendary photographer of Manhattan's music scene. "An intriguing whodunit with memorable characters." — KIRKUS REVIEWS (Recommended review) ". . . a compelling page-turner . . ." — JESSE DAVIS, MEMPHIS MAGAZINE
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