Dorothy B. Hughes Books in Order

Dorothy B. Hughes is a renowned mystery author and literary critic. Born in Kansas City, she honed her craft at Columbia University, where she later earned recognition as a talented poet, winning the prestigious Yale Series of Younger Poets award for her debut collection <i>Dark Certainty</i> in 1931. After publishing several early novels, including <i>The So Blue Marble</i> in 1940, which showcased her hardboiled writing style, Hughes went on to publish twelve more novels, such as the critically acclaimed <i>Ride the Pink Horse</i> and <i>In a Lonely Place</i>, both of which were adapted into successful films. A respected critic, Hughes received an Edgar Award and the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award in 1978 for her outstanding literary contributions.