Mystery Books that Take Place in Washington, DC

March 16, 2009

Here are some Fun Washington, DC Facts:

The District of Columbia (Washington, DC) got its name from both George Washington and Christopher Columbus. Official Flower: American Beauty Rose. Official Bird: Wood Thrush. Official Tree: Scarlet Oak (not Cherry Blossom!) Official Motto: Justice for All (Justia Omnibus)

Authors who are found on the Cozy Mystery Site and who feature Washington, DC locations in their books:

Donna Andrews: Turing Hopper Mystery Series…

David Baldacci: Maxwell & King Series AND Camel Club Series…

Ellen Byerrum: Crime of Fashion Mystery Series…

R.B. Dominic (aka Emma Lathen): Ben Safford Mystery Series…

Laura Durham: Annabelle Archer Mystery Series…

Julie Hyzy: White House Chef Mystery Series…

James Patterson: Alex Cross Mystery Series…

Richard North Patterson: Christopher Paget Series AND Kerry Kilcannon Series…

Phyllis Richman: Chas Wheatley Mystery Series…

Elliott Roosevelt: Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery Series AND  Blackjack Endicott Series…

Margaret Truman: Smith & Reed Mystery Series AND Capital Crimes Mystery Series…

Please feel free to contact me if you see an author from the Cozy Mystery Site who belongs on this list, or if you have any comments.

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Maria BearMountainBooks March 27, 2009 at

I really enjoyed Julie Hyzy's book–I was glad to see it on this list!!!

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