Becky Masterman

Becky Masterman is the author of "Maternal Instinct" and the Brigid Quinn series, including "Her Prodical Husband."  Her latest book in the series is "If a Face Could Kill."  The other four novels include, "Rage Against the Dying," "Fear of Darkness," "A Twist of the Knife", and We Were Killers Once."  "Rage Against the Dying" was a finalist for the Edgar Awards and the CWA Gold Dagger, as well as the Macavity, Barry, ITW and Anthony awards. She lives in Arizona with her husband and dog Della.

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Awards: Tony Hillerman Award, Prix du Masque Etrangere (Best Foreign Mystery)

Communities: Arizona Author

Deadly Heat

Three Arizona authors talk about how the setting, especially the deadly heat, adds to their mystery stories.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Christina Estes, Anne Hillerman, Becky Masterman
Moderator: Cayce Blanchard
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Sara Cohen, The Neymeyer Family, Margaret Briehl and Dennis Ray

Books:

If a Face Could Kill

Briget Quinn #5
Mystery / Thrillers
Severn House
March 2026
ISBN 9781448317899
272 pages
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Her Prodigal Husband

Mystery / Thrillers
Severn House
November 2025
ISBN 9781448318124
272 pages
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