Victoria Thompson: R.I.P.

Victoria (Vicki) Thompson passed away in her home Friday morning. The cause of death was complications of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. A memorial is being planned.

Thompson began her writing career as the bestselling author of 20 historical romance novels, which gave her great admiration for life in the 19th Century. She then wrote the bestselling historical Gaslight Mysteries series, which has been nominated for six Agatha Awards, an Edgar® Award, and a Bruce Alexander Award. The Gaslight Mysteries follow midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy as they solve murder mysteries in turn-of-the-century New York City.

Thompson also wrote the historical Counterfeit Lady series, which was nominated for the Sue Grafton Memorial Award by Mystery Writers of America. The series features Elizabeth Miles, a young con woman who finds herself embroiled in intrigue in turn-of-the-century New York City.

Vicki was a wonderful writer, great researcher, supporter of other writers, and a genuine good woman. She will be missed.

For a complete listing of her wonderful historical mysteries, go HERE.