| Jean M. Redmann | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Novelist, Activist |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genres | Mystery |
| Subjects | Lesbian fiction |
| Literary movement | LGBT literature |
Jean M. Redmann (born June 9, 1955 in Mississippi, USA) is an American novelist best known for her mystery series featuring New Orleans private investigator Micky Knight.
Main themes of Redmann's novels are the protagonist's troubled childhood and how it affects her adult life, discrimination based on sexual orientation and alcoholism.
Her novels follow the tradition of hardboiled fiction. Redmann's third book The Intersection of Law and Desire won the Lambda Literary Award for lesbian mystery.
Jean M. Redmann is a gay rights activist and works as the Director of Prevention at NO/AIDS Task Force.
Micky Knight Series