MISSING
We rarely encounter LGBTQ characters in the contemporary novels and stories we read. This is gratingly true in crime fiction, which usually dives into every niche of society.
Carrie Smith is the author of UnholyCity, the latest Detective Claire Codella mystery (Crooked Lane Book). Her previous booksare Silent City, Forgotten City, andthe literary novel Forget Harry. Sheis the recipient of three Hopwood Awards from the University of Michigan, afellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, and Killer Nashville’sReaders’ Choice Award. Carrie is also senior vice president and publisher ofBenchmark Education Company, a literacy publisher. She lives on the Upper WestSide of Manhattan. You can find her online at www.carriesmith.nyc and@carriesmithnyc.