Born September 24, 1941, in Bath, England; immigrated to the United States in 1966; daughter of Frank Newcombe (an engineer) and Margery (a teacher) Lee; married John Quin-Harkin (a retired sales manager), November 26, 1966; children: Clare, Anne, Jane, Dominic. Education: University of London, B.A. (with honors), 1963; graduate study at University of Kiel and University of Freiburg. Religion: Roman Catholic. Avocational Interests: Tennis, travel, drama, music (singing and playing Celtic harp), sketching, hiking. Memberships: Mystery Writers of America (regional president, Northern California chapter, 2001), Sisters in Crime, American Association of University Women, Society of Children's Bookwriters. Addresses: Homeoffice: San Rafael, CA. Agent: Fran Lebowitz, Writers House, Inc., 21 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10010. E-mail: rhysbowen@comcast.net; rhys@rhysbowen.com.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

• Peter Penny's Dance, illustrated by Anita Lobel, Dial (New York, NY), 1976.
• Benjamin's Balloon, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1979.
• Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine, illustrated by Art Cumings, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1980.
• Magic Growing Powder, illustrated by Art Cumings, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1981.
• Helpful Hattie, illustrated by Susanna Natti, Harcourt (San Diego, CA), 1983.
• Three Impossible Things, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1991.
• Billy and Ben: The Terrible Two, illustrated by Carol Newsom, Bantam (New York, NY), 1992.

• Write Every Day, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1982.
• (Under pseudonym Janetta Johns) The Truth about Me and Bobby V., Bantam (New York, NY), 1983.
• Tommy Loves Tina, Berkley/Ace (New York, NY), 1984.
• Winner Takes All, Berkley/Ace (New York, NY), 1984.
• Wanted: Date for Saturday Night, Putnam (New York, NY), 1985.
• Summer Heat, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• My Phantom Love, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1992.
• On My Own, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1992.
• Getting Personal: Becky, Silhouette Books (New York, NY), 1994.
• The Apartment, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1994.
• The Sutcliffe Diamonds, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1994.
• The Boy Next Door, Bantam (New York, NY), 1995.
• Fun, Sun, and Flamingoes, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1997.
• Who Do You Love, Bantam (New York, NY), 1999.
• Love Potion, Avon (New York, NY), 2000.

• California Girl, Bantam (New York, NY), 1981.
• Love Match, Bantam (New York, NY), 1982.
• Ten-Boy Summer, Bantam (New York, NY), 1982.
• Daydreamer, Bantam (New York, NY), 1983.
• The Two of Us, Bantam (New York, NY), 1984.
• Exchange of Hearts, Bantam (New York, NY), 1984.
• Ghost of a Chance, Bantam (New York, NY), 1984.
• Lovebirds, Bantam (New York, NY), 1984.
• 101 Ways to Meet Mr. Right, Bantam (New York, NY), 1985.
• The Great Boy Chase, Bantam (New York, NY), 1985.
• Follow That Boy, Bantam (New York, NY), 1985.
• My Secret Love, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• My Best Enemy, Bantam (New York, NY), 1987.
• Never Say Goodbye, Bantam (New York, NY), 1987.

• On Our Own, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• The Graduates, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• The Trouble with Toni, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• Out of Love, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• Old Friends, New Friends, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.
• Best Friends Forever, Bantam (New York, NY), 1986.

• Flip Side, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Tug of War, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Surf's Up, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• The Last Dance, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Nothing in Common, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Dear Cousin, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Two Girls, One Boy, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Trading Places, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1987.
• Double Take, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.
• Make Me a Star, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.
• Big Sister, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.
• Out in the Cold, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.
• Blind Date, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.
• It's My Turn, Ballantine (New York, NY), 1988.

• No Experience Required, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• The Main Attraction, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• At Your Service, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• Catch of the Day, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• Love to Go, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• Just Desserts, Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.

• Starring Tess and Ali, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• Tess and Ali and the Teeny Bikini, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• Boy Trouble for Tess and Ali, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• Tess and Ali, Going on Fifteen, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.

• Homecoming Dance, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• New Year's Eve, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• Night of the Prom, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1992.
• Graduation Day, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1992.

• Ginger's First Kiss, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1994.
• Roni's Dream Boy, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1994.
• Karen's Perfect Match, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1994.
• Ginger's New Crush, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1994.
• Queen Justine, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• Roni's Two-Boy Trouble, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• No More Boys, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• Karen's Lesson in Love, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• Roni's Sweet Fifteen, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• Justine's Babysitting, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.
• The Boyfriend Wars, Troll Communications (Mahwah, NJ), 1995.

• Sleepover Madness, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1995.
• Friday Night Fright, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1995.
• Four's a Crowd, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1995.
• Forever Friday, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1995.
• Toe-Shoe Trouble, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1996.
• Secret Valentine, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1996.

• Cool in School, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1996.
• You Read My Mind, Pocket Books (New York, NY), 1996.

Also author of One Crazy Christmas and 5 to Come.

UNDER NAME RHYS BOWEN; "CONSTABLE EVANS MYSTERIES"

• Evans Above, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 1997.
• Evan Help Us, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 1998.
• Evanly Choirs, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 1999.
• Evan and Elle, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2000.
• Evan Can Wait, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2001.
• Evans to Betsy, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2002.
• Evan's Gate, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2004.
• Evan Blessed, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2005.
• Evanly Bodies, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2006.

• Murphy's Law St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2001.
• Death of Riley St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2002.
• For the Love of Mike, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2003.
• In Like Flynn, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2005.
• Oh Danny Boy, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2006.
• In Dublin's Fair City, St. Martin's Press (New York, NY), 2007.
• Tell Me, Pretty Maiden, St. Martin's Minotaur (New York, NY), 2008.
• In a Gilded Cage, Minotaur Books (New York, NY), 2009.

• Her Royal Spyness (mystery novel), Berkley Prime Crime (New York, NY), 2007.
• A Royal Pain, Berkley Prime Crime (New York, NY), 2008.
• Royal Flush, Berkley Prime Crime (New York, NY), 2009.

• (Contributor) Chandler Reading Program, five volumes, edited by Lawrence Carillo and Dorothy McKinley, Noble & Noble (New York, NY), 1967-72.
• Madam Sarah (adult historical novel), Fawcett (New York, NY), 1990.
• Fool's Gold (adult historical novel), HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.
• Amazing Grace (adult historical fiction), HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1993.
• The Secrets of Lake Success (based on the NBC mini-series, created by David Stenn), Tor Books (New York, NY), 1993.
• Trade Winds (based on the NBC mini-series, created by Hugh Bush), Schoolfield/ Caribbean Productions, 1993.

Also author of several documentaries and four radio plays and scripts, including Dandelion Hours, for the BBC, 1966. Contributor to anthologies, including Unholy Orders, 2000, The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: Fifth Annual Collection, 2004, and Fifty Years of Crime and Suspense. Contributor to periodicals, including Scholastic and Mother's Journal. Author's works have been translated into other languages.