Kathy Reichs belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Kathy Reichs as American writer and forensic anthropologist.
Kathy Reichs was born at Chicago in 1948. Her recorded nationality is United States. She was educated at Northwestern University and American University.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
She worked as forensic anthropologist, writer and university teacher.
The writing is recorded in English and French.
Among her best-known works are Break No Bones, Déjà Dead and Death du Jour. Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Member of the Order of Canada.
That the work was written from United States matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Achievements
- Member of the Order of Canada
- Notable work: Break No Bones
- Notable work: Déjà Dead
- Notable work: Death du Jour
- Notable work: Deadly Decisions
