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[[Category:Romantic Suspense Authors]]
 
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[[Category:Silhouette Authors]]
 
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== Biography ==
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Meet '''Mary Burton''', a suspense author who dives deep into the minds of serial killers in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels.  Mary takes a hands-on research approach by immersing herself in the world she writes about. Whether interviewing professionals, attending forensic seminars, or delving into evidence collection and analysis, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for authenticity.
  
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Mary Burton started off her writing career with [[Harlequin]], writing historical romance novels.  She is now writing romantic suspense novels for [[Silhouette]].
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Mary’s mastery of the genre is evident in her frequent appearances among the top ten writers in Amazon’s Author Rankings for suspense, romantic suspense, and thrillers. Her recent titles, including Another Girl Lost, The House Beyond the Dunes, and The Lies I Told have captivated readers worldwide.
  
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Honored with the 2019 Montlake Romance Diamond Award for reaching one million readers, Mary’s accolades continue with a nomination for the 2023 International Thriller Writer Award and three RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America. She incorporates her journey from her Richmond, Virginia, roots to her current home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in her vivid storytelling.
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She graduated from Virginia’s Hollins University and enjoyed a successful career in marketing before she became a prolific author. With an impressive repertoire of forty novels and five novellas under her belt as Mary Burton, and eleven works of contemporary fiction as Mary Ellen Taylor, including The Promise of Tomorrow, When the Rain Ends, and The Brighter The Light, she continues to enchant readers with her diverse storytelling, each tale a testament to her rich and varied experiences.
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A proud member of the International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Mystery Writers of America, Mary finds joy in connecting with readers at bookstores, festivals, and conferences. Despite her busy schedule, she remains a true homebody at heart, cherishing quiet moments and morning walks when she’s not on the road exploring new stories.
  
 
== On The Web ==
 
== On The Web ==
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* [[http://www.maryburton.com/  Mary Burton]]
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* Website [https://maryburton.com/]
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==See Also==
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* [[Mary Ellen Taylor]]
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==Books==
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* ''[[Another Lost Girl]]'' - 2024
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* ''[[The Arsonist|Arsonist, The]]'' - 2006
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* ''[[Be Afraid]]'' - 2015
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* ''[[Before She Dies]]'' - 2012
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* ''[[A Bride For McCain|Bride For McCain, A]]'' - 2000
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* ''[[Burn You Twice]]'' - 2020
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* ''[[Christmas Gold: Until Christmas]]'' - 2002
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* ''[[Christmas Past]]'' - 2008
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* ''[[Cold Case Cop]]'' - 2008
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* ''[[The Colorado Bride|Colorado Bride, The]]'' - 2001
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* ''[[Cover Your Eyes]]'' - 2014
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* ''[[Cut And Run]]'' - 2018
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* ''[[Dead Ringer]]'' - 2008
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* ''[[Deadly Southern Charm]]'' - 2019
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* ''[[The Dollmaker|Dollmaker, The]]'' - 2016
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* ''[[Don't Look Now]]'' - 2021
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* ''[[Dying Scream]]'' - 2009
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* ''[[Find You]]'' - 2021
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* ''[[The Hangman|Hangman, The]]'' - 2017
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* ''[[Heart Of The Storm]]'' - 2005
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* ''[[Her Last Word]]'' - 2018
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* ''[[Hide And Seek]]'' - 2019
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* ''[[The House Beyond The Dunes|House Beyond The Dunes, The]]'' - 2023
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* ''[[I See You]]'' - 2019
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* ''[[I'll Never Let You Go]]'' - 2015
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* ''[[I'm Watching You]]'' - 2007
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* ''[[In Dark Waters]]'' - 2005
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* ''[[Keep You Close]]'' - 2021
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* ''[[The Last Move|Last Move, The]]'' - 2017
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* ''[[The Lies I Told|Lies I Told, The]]'' - 2022
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* ''[[The Lightkeeper's Woman|Lightkeeper's Woman, The]]'' - 2004
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* ''[[Merciless]]'' - 2011
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* ''[[Near You]]'' - 2021
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* ''[[Never Look Back]]'' - 2020
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* ''[[No Escape]]'' - 2013
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* ''[[The Perfect Wife|Perfect Wife, The]]'' - 2002
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* ''[[Playing With Fire]]'' - 2021
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* ''[[Rafferty's Bride]]'' - 2002
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* ''[[A Ranger For Christmas|Ranger For Christmas, A]]'' - 2014
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* ''[[A Season of the Heart: The Christmas Charm|Season of the Heart: The Christmas Charm, The]]'' - 2005
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* ''[[Senseless]]'' - 2011
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* ''[[The Seventh Victim|Seventh Victim, The]]'' - 2013
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* ''[[The Shark|Shark, The]]'' - 2016
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* ''[[Snow Maiden]]'' - 2003
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* ''[[The Tracker|Tracker, The]]'' - 2005
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* ''[[The Unexpected Wife|Unexpected Wife, The]]'' - 2004
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* ''[[Vulnerable]]'' - 2016
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* ''[[Wise Moves]]'' - 2006
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* ''[[You're Not Safe]]'' - 2014
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==Series/Related Titles==
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'''The Alexandria Novels'''
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::  .5 ''[[Christmas Past]]''
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#''[[Senseless]]''
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#''[[Merciless]]''
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#''[[Before She Dies]]''
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#''[[I See You]]''
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'''Criminal Profiler'''
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#''[[The Last Move]]''
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#''[[Cut And Run]]''
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#''[[Hide And Seek]]''
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#''[[I See You]]''
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#''[[Never Look Back]]''
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'''Forgotten Files'''
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#''[[The Shark]]''
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#''[[The Dollmaker]]''
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#''[[The Hangman]]''
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'''Montana'''
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#''[[Burn You Twice]]''
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#''[[Near You]]''
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'''Montana Mavericks''' (multi-author series)
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: 61. ''[[The Tracker]]''
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'''Morgans of Nashville'''
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#''[[Cover Your Eyes]]''
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#''[[Be Afraid]]''
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#''[[I'll Never Let You Go]]''
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#''[[Vulnerable]]''
  
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== Bibliography ==
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'''The Richmond Novels'''
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=== Books ===
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:  1. ''[[I'm Watching You]]''
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:  2. ''[[Dead Ringer]]''
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::  2.5 ''[[Christmas Past]]''
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:  3. ''[[Dying Scream]]''
  
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* ''[[The Arsonist|Arsonist, The]]'' - March 2006 ([[Silhouette Intimate Moments By The Numbers|Silhouette Intimate Moments #1410]])
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'''Texas Rangers'''
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* ''[[A Bride For McCain|Bride For McCain, A]]'' - March 1986 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #502]])
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#''[[The Seventh Victim]]''
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* ''[[Cold Case Cop]]'' - January 2008 ([[Silhouette Intimate Moments By The Numbers|Silhouette Intimate Moments #1498]])
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#''[[No Escape]]''
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* ''[[The Colorado Bride|Colorado Bride, The]]'' - July 2001 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #570]])
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#''[[You're Not Safe]]''
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* ''[[Dead Ringer]]'' - 2008 ([[Zebra]])
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::  3.5 ''[[A Ranger For Christmas]]''
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* ''[[Dying Scream]]'' - 2009 ([[Zebra]])
 
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* ''[[Heart Of The Storm]]'' - June 2005 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #757]])
 
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* ''[[I'm Watching You]]'' - 2007 ([[Zebra]])
 
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* ''[[In Dark Waters]]'' - July 2005 ([[Silhouette Intimate Moments By The Numbers|Silhouette Intimate Moments #1378]])
 
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* ''[[The Lightkeeper's Woman|Lightkeeper's Woman, The]]'' - February 2004 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #693]])
 
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* ''[[The Perfect Wife|Perfect Wife, The]]'' - June 2002 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #614]])
 
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* ''[[Rafferty's Bride]]'' - November 2002 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #632]])
 
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* ''[[The Tracker|Tracker, The]]'' - September 2005 ([[Harlequin]])
 
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* ''[[The Unexpected Wife|Unexpected Wife, The]]'' - June 2004 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #708]])
 
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* ''[[Wise Moves]]'' - July 2006 ([[Silhouette Intimate Moments By The Numbers|Silhouette Intimate Moments #1426]])
 
  
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=== Novellas/Anthologies ===
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==Recognitions==
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* "Snow Maiden" in [[A Hero's Kiss]] - 2003 ([[Harlequin]])
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*2019  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[Cut And Run]]''
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* "Christmas Past" in [[Silver Bells]] - 2008 ([[Harlequin]])
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*2015  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romantic Suspense, ''[[You're Not Safe]]''
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* "Until Christmas" in [[Christmas Gold]] - October 2002 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #627]])
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*2012  [[Publishers Weekly]] Starred Review, ''[[Before She Dies]]''
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* "The Christmas Charm" in [[A Season Of The Heart]] - October 2005 ([[Harlequin Historical By The Numbers|Harlequin Historical #771]])
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*2005  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Short Historical Romance, ''[[The Unexpected Wife]]''

Latest revision as of 13:46, 11 November 2024


Meet Mary Burton, a suspense author who dives deep into the minds of serial killers in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels. Mary takes a hands-on research approach by immersing herself in the world she writes about. Whether interviewing professionals, attending forensic seminars, or delving into evidence collection and analysis, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for authenticity.

Mary’s mastery of the genre is evident in her frequent appearances among the top ten writers in Amazon’s Author Rankings for suspense, romantic suspense, and thrillers. Her recent titles, including Another Girl Lost, The House Beyond the Dunes, and The Lies I Told have captivated readers worldwide.

Honored with the 2019 Montlake Romance Diamond Award for reaching one million readers, Mary’s accolades continue with a nomination for the 2023 International Thriller Writer Award and three RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America. She incorporates her journey from her Richmond, Virginia, roots to her current home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in her vivid storytelling.

She graduated from Virginia’s Hollins University and enjoyed a successful career in marketing before she became a prolific author. With an impressive repertoire of forty novels and five novellas under her belt as Mary Burton, and eleven works of contemporary fiction as Mary Ellen Taylor, including The Promise of Tomorrow, When the Rain Ends, and The Brighter The Light, she continues to enchant readers with her diverse storytelling, each tale a testament to her rich and varied experiences.

A proud member of the International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Mystery Writers of America, Mary finds joy in connecting with readers at bookstores, festivals, and conferences. Despite her busy schedule, she remains a true homebody at heart, cherishing quiet moments and morning walks when she’s not on the road exploring new stories.

On The Web

See Also

Books

Series/Related Titles

The Alexandria Novels

.5 Christmas Past
  1. Senseless
  2. Merciless
  3. Before She Dies
  4. I See You

Criminal Profiler

  1. The Last Move
  2. Cut And Run
  3. Hide And Seek
  4. I See You
  5. Never Look Back

Forgotten Files

  1. The Shark
  2. The Dollmaker
  3. The Hangman

Montana

  1. Burn You Twice
  2. Near You

Montana Mavericks (multi-author series)

61. The Tracker

Morgans of Nashville

  1. Cover Your Eyes
  2. Be Afraid
  3. I'll Never Let You Go
  4. Vulnerable

The Richmond Novels

1. I'm Watching You
2. Dead Ringer
2.5 Christmas Past
3. Dying Scream

Texas Rangers

  1. The Seventh Victim
  2. No Escape
  3. You're Not Safe
3.5 A Ranger For Christmas

Recognitions

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