David Arthur Crossman (1951 - )

Genre: Young Adult, Mystery

Mystery writer David A. Crossman (born 15 April 1951), a Vinalhaven native, lives in Friendship. Previously an advertising and television writer and producer, Crossman published his first book, Murder in a Minor Key in 1994. Unlike his other mysteries, which have a Maine island setting, his first novel is set on an academic campus. Crossman is also the creator of Winston Crisp, a retired National Security agent, and the crime solver in A Show of Hands (1997/1998) and Dead of Winter (1999). Both books are subtitled 'Maine Island Mysteries,' which suggests Crossman and Down East Books plan to publish more Crisp novels. In addition to his adult mysteries, he's published two children's mysteries, The Secret of the Missing Grave (1999) that also has an island setting; and The Mystery of the Black Moriah (2002). Crossman visits classrooms to learn students' reactions to his characters and plots.

Crossman also co-wrote You Can't Get Where You're Not Going with Les Francoeur in 1995, and he's a musician and musical composer; he co-wrote the Schooner Fare song " Big House, Middle House, Back House, Barn" with SF's Tom Rowe, and he's recorded three record albums.


Last Update: 08/02/2007

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