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Erica Ruth Neubauer is an American author best known for the Jane Wunderly Mystery series, a collection of historical mysteries set in the 1920s. Neubauer's work is recognized for its engaging plots and richly detailed settings.

Early life and education

Neubauer is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature.^[1]

Career

Prior to her writing career, Neubauer served eleven years in the military, worked as a Maryland police officer, and taught high school English. She began publishing the Jane Wunderly Mystery series in 2020. The series follows American widow Jane Wunderly as she solves mysteries in various international locales during the 1920s. Neubauer's novels have been praised for their historical accuracy and character development.^[2]

In addition to her fiction, Neubauer has reviewed mysteries and crime fiction for publications such as Publishers Weekly, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and Mystery Scene Magazine. She is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.

Personal life

Neubauer lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband. Her interests include traveling, yoga, and bourbon.

Bibliography

Jane Wunderly Mystery series

Murder at the Mena House (2020)^[3]
Murder at Wedgefield Manor (2021)
Danger on the Atlantic (2022)
Intrigue in Istanbul (2023)
Murder Under the Mistletoe (2023) – novella, e-version only
Secrets of a Scottish Isle (2024)
Homicide in the Indian Hills (2025)

Neubauer has also contributed short stories to anthologies, including Land of 10,000 Thrills (2022) and Killing Malmon (2017).

Recognition

Neubauer was nominated for Best First Novel at the 2021 Anthony Awards for Murder at the Mena House.^[4]

References

^ "About Erica Ruth Neubauer". Erica Ruth Neubauer Official Website. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ Smith, Jane (March 15, 2023). "Historical Mysteries: A Review of Erica Ruth Neubauer's Jane Wunderly Series". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved June 5, 2025.^{[AI-generated?]}
^ "Book Review: Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "2021 Anthony Award Nominees and Winners". Bouchercon. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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External links

Official website Archived 2024-09-02 at the Wayback Machine

Category:American mystery writers Category:Women mystery writers Category:Living people Category:Writers from Milwaukee Category:21st-century American novelists

[OfficialBio-1] "About Erica Ruth Neubauer". Erica Ruth Neubauer Official Website. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[LARBReview-2] Smith, Jane (March 15, 2023). "Historical Mysteries: A Review of Erica Ruth Neubauer's Jane Wunderly Series". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved June 5, 2025.^{[AI-generated?]}

[PublishersWeeklyReview-3] "Book Review: Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[AnthonyAwards-4] "2021 Anthony Award Nominees and Winners". Bouchercon. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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