Julie Smith (born November 25, 1944) is an American mystery writer, the author of nineteen novels and several short stories.
She received the 1991 Edgar Award for Best Novel for her sixth book, New Orleans Mourning (1990).
[1] Smith's 1990 novel, New Orleans Mourning, won the 1991 Edgar Award for "Best Novel" and was nominated for the Anthony Award for the same honor in the same year.
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