Hy ConradHY CONRAD has made a career out of murder, earning the 2022 Independent Press Award for Best Mystery ("The Fixer's Daughter"), a Scribe Award for Best Novel ("Mr. Monk Helps Himself") and garnering three Edgar nominations from the Mystery Writers of merica (for the "Monk" TV series). Along the way, he developed a horde of popular games and interactive films, hundreds of short stories and a dozen books of solvable mysteries, published in over 15 languages. Hy is best known for his eight seasons as writer/co-executive producer for the ground-breaking series, "Monk." Other shows include "White Collar" and "The Good Cop."As a novelist, Hy authored the final four books in the Monk series, the Amy Travel Mysteries and "The Fixer's Daughter," a Barnes & Noble bestseller and the first of the Callie McFee Mysteries.In the world of theatre, his produced works consist of "Home Exchange" (a mystery), "Ta-Dah!" (a musical), and "Quarantine for Two" (a socially distanced dark comedy about the pandemic).When he looks up from his keyboard, Hy sees either the hills of Vermont or the palm trees of Key West, depending on the time of year. He also sees Jeff Johnson, his partner of 42 years, now his husband, plus Nelson and Stella, the latest in a dynasty of mini schnauzers. Read More Read Less