ROBIN SPANO
Mystery Writer
Robin has written three mystery novels in the Clare Vengel series. She took an extended holiday from writing to be a full-time mom to her 6-year-old daughter, and is now back at work writing a different kind of fiction than she has before. Watch this space.
She grew up in Toronto, studied physics at Mount Allison University, and dropped out to travel North America on her motorcycle, working at bars and restaurants along the way. She now lives in a west coast mountain village with her husband and daughter.
Her most recent writings contributed to: VANCOUVER NOIR
Robin was pleased to participate in a noir anthology with a group of her crime writing colleagues with her short story, “The Perfect Playgroup.” (Akashic Books, 2018)
“Another winner is this always-interesting series and a real treat for fans of short crime fiction.” – Booklist
“The Perfect Playgroup” is Robin Spano’s sparklingly dark entry set among “mom friends” and the Lululemon set in West Van. Everything is bright and sunny until it’s not.
— New York Journal of Books
Clare Vengel, rookie cop, goes undercover at a university to penetrate a secret society and find out who killed the mayor. (ECW Press, 2010)
Spano spins an intriguing web…Dead Politician Society is a page-turner. — Quill & Quire
Clare goes undercover as a poker player on the pro circuit to find a serial killer in their midst. (ECW Press, 2011)
Grabs you like a gambling addiction and doesn’t let go. —Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Clare is undercover as a Whistler ski bum in a world of drugs and partying, to find out who killed a senator’s wayward daughter. (ECW Press, 2013)
The book’s not only charming, it’s got swagger. Buy yourself a copy, and then strap on a helmet, because Death’s Last Run is a twisty, turny, mogul-filled ride from start to thrilling finish. ― Crimespree Magazine
She is a Member of the Green Part of Canada
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