# Val McDermid

- **Website:** <https://valmcdermid.com>
- **Primary alias:** `valmcdermid.com`

## Description

Val McDermid is a celebrated and best-selling Scottish crime writer known for her gripping suspense novels. With over 19 million books sold worldwide and translations in more than 40 languages, McDermid has established herself as a master of the genre. Her most famous creation, The Wire in the Blood, features clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan and has been adapted into a successful television series starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris. In addition to her renowned series, McDermid has written a wide range of books, including the recent TV series Traces and ITV's upcoming adaptation of Karen Pirie, based on her cold case detective character. McDermid's talent extends beyond writing, as she is a sought-after commentator and columnist in print media, an experienced broadcaster, and even the lead vocalist of the crime writer band, The Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. She has received numerous awards, including six honorary doctorates, and holds the position of Visiting Professor in the Centre of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Otago in New Zealand. With her captivating storytelling and a new series on the horizon, Val McDermid continues to captivate readers and leave them on the edge of their seats.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/valmcdermid)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/quineofcrime)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/valmcdermid)

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| Tabasco | #a12114 | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #333333 | dark |
| Ebb | #f3f0ef | light |

## Fonts

- Prata — asset _(google)_
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