{{short description|American novelist}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2013}} {{Use American English|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox writer <!-- for more information see :Template:Infobox writer/doc --> | image = <!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see WP:NONFREE --> | imagesize = | name = Lynda Suzanne Robinson | caption = | pseudonym = Suzanne Robinson,<br>Linda S. Robinson | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1951|7|6}} | birth_place = Amarillo, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Novelist | alma_mater = Rice University<br>University of Texas at Austin | period = Since 1990 | genre = Romance, fantasy, mystery fiction | movement = | influences = | influenced = }}
'''Lynda Suzanne Robinson''' (born July 6, 1951) is an American writer of romance fiction under the name '''Suzanne Robinson''' and mystery novels under the name '''Lynda S. Robinson'''. She is best known for her Lord Meren series of historical mysteries set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of Tutankhamun.
==Biography== Lynda Suzanne Heavener was born in Amarillo, Texas to George H. Measley Heavener and Lois Ann Womack Heavener.<ref name="LiteraryMasters">"Lynda S. Robinson" by Rosemary M. Canfield Reisman, ''Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works'', Salem Press, January 2007.</ref> She received an associate degree from San Jacinto College in 1971 and her undergraduate degree in 1973 from Rice University. The same year she married Wessley I. Robinson, who worked as a school administrator.<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/>
In 1984 Robinson earned a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin with a specialization in archaeology.<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/><ref>"Lynda S. Robinson," Baker & Taylor Author Biographies, Literary Reference Center Plus, Baker & Taylor, 1/2/2000.</ref> While working on her dissertation, Robinson realized she didn't want to work in academia. Her husband suggested she try writing fiction, which she did.<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/>
Robinson lives in Texas in the south central hill country with her husband.<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/>
== Writing career == Robinson publishes her fiction under different variations of her name. As Suzanne Robinson, she has written twelve historical romances of various settings and time periods ranging from ancient Egypt to the Elizabethan and Victorian periods. Robinson's first published novel, "Heart of the Falcon", was a historical romance set in ancient Egypt with a heavy dose of suspense and mystery.
As Lynda S. Robinson, she is the author of critically acclaimed Lord Meren series of mysteries set in ancient Egypt. Lord Meren is King Tutankhamen's chief investigator and trusted advisor. The books focus on political intrigue such as plots against the pharaoh and also feature Queen Nefertiti.<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/> The first book in the series, ''Murder in the Place of Anubis'', was published in 1994 and received a starred review from ''Publishers Weekly'' along with praise from ''Kirkus Reviews'' and other media outlets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8027-3249-1|title = Fiction Book Review: Murder in the Place of Anubis by Lynda S. Robinson | work=Publishers Weekly |access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref><ref>"[https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lynda-s-robinson/murder-in-the-place-of-anubis/ Murder in the Place of Anubis]," Kirkus Reviews, Dec. 1, 1993.</ref>
== Critical reception ==
According to the ''Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works'', Robinson's novels are known for "painstaking historical research, insight into human relationships, an understanding of political intrigue, and a gift for inventing suspenseful plots."<ref name="LiteraryMasters"/>
Writing in ''The New York Times'', Marilyn Stasio praised the Lord Meren series as "fascinating,"<ref>"[https://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/08/books/crime-009270.html Crime]" by Marilyn Stasio, ''The New York Times'', July 8, 2001, Section 7, Page 18.</ref> saying Robinson uses "her scholarship to penetrate the inner precincts of court and temple, she has written a complex and exciting narrative that reflects the twisted machinations of politicians -- royal and otherwise."<ref>"[https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/19/books/crime-487095.html Crime]" by Marilyn Stasio, ''The New York Times'', February 19, 1995, Section 7, Page 25.</ref>
==Bibliography==
===As Suzanne Robinson=== ''Sorted by publication''
====Single novels==== *''Heart of the Falcon'' 1990/May *''Lady Gallant'' 1992/Fev *''Lady Hellefire'' 1992/Jun *''Lady Defiant'' 1993/Jan *''Lady Dangerous'' 1994/Mar *''Lord of the Dragon'' 1995/Sep *''The Engagement'' 1996/Jun *''The Rescue'' 1998/Fev *''The Treasure'' 1999/Apr *''Just Before Midnight'' 2000/Fev *''The Legend'' 2001/Mar *''Never Trust a Lady'' 2003/Aug
====St. John Family Series==== #''Lady Valiant'' 1993/Jun #''Lord of Enchantment'' 1995/Jan
====Anthologies in collaboration==== *"''The unwanted bride''" in ''WHEN YOU WISH'' 1997/Nov (with Jane Feather, Sharon & Tom Curtis, Patricia Coughlin, Elizabeth Elliott, Patricia Potter)
===As Lynda S. Robinson===
====The Lord Meren series==== '''Novels''' #''Murder in the Place of Anubis'' (1994, {{ISBN|0-8027-3249-6}}; 2021) #''Murder at the God's Gate'' (1995, {{ISBN|0-8027-3198-8}}; 2021) #''Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing'' (1996, {{ISBN|0-8027-3274-7}}; 2021) #''Eater of Souls'' (1997, {{ISBN|0-8027-3294-1}}; 2021) #''Drinker of Blood'' (1998, {{ISBN|0-89296-673-4}}; 2021) #''Slayer of Gods'' (2001, {{ISBN|0-89296-705-6}}; 2021) '''Short Stories''' #''Heretic's Dagger'' (2002, in ''Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits'', {{ISBN|0-78671-065-9}}; 2024)
==See also==
==References and sources== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20040829075806/http://meren.com/ Lynda S. Robinson – Lord Meren Mysteries Homepage] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20070731174444/http://www.meren.com/biblio2_fs.html Suzanne Robinson Book List] *[http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/r/lynda-s-robinson/ Lynda S. Robinson] and [http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/r/suzanne-robinson/ Suzanne Robinson] in FantasticFiction
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