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Elaine Flinn

1939 – 2008

American author and antiques dealer

Crime fiction writer
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About Elaine Flinn

Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 69). Elaine Flinn was an American crime fiction writer.

Elaine Flinn (March 3, 1939 - October 25, 2008) was an American author and antiques dealer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She drew upon her experiences as an antiques dealer in her mystery novels.

Biography Flinn was born in Oakland, California on March 3, 1939.

Near the end of the 1950s, Flinn married; she later had five children. She then published Deadly Collection (2005) and Deadly Vintage (2007).

Flinn died on October 25, 2008,

Awards +Awards for Flinn's writing Year Title Award Result 2003 Dealing in Murder Agatha Award for Best First Novel Dealing in Murder Gumshoe Award for Best First Novel 2004 Dealing in Murder Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original 2004 Dealing in Murder Barry Award for Best Paperback Original 2005 Tagged for Murder Barry Award for Best Paperback Original

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Important facts

Born
3 March 1939, Oakland
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 October 2008, California
Occupation
Crime fiction writer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elaine Flinn?

American author and antiques dealer (1939-2008)

When was Elaine Flinn born?

Elaine Flinn was born on 3 March 1939 in Oakland.

When did Elaine Flinn die?

Elaine Flinn died on 25 October 2008 in California.

What was Elaine Flinn's occupation?

Elaine Flinn was a crime fiction writer.

What nationality was Elaine Flinn?

Elaine Flinn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elaine Flinn

· Wikidata: Q47022855

· DBpedia: Elaine Flinn

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