Mystery Character Creators: the Sequel

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1. Stacy Keach's portrayal of Mike Hammer in the all-too-short-lived TV series probably set the bar for the wise-crackin' tough-guy PI. Which author of the original books is known for being somewhat similar in character? Raymond Chandler John D. McDonald Mickey Spillane Lawrence Sanders

2. Lincoln Rhyme, a quadraplegic, is the city's most-sought forensic specialist and rules his team's investigations with an ascerbic wit and a sharp tongue. Who introduced Lincoln and co. in "The Bone Collector"? James Rollins Michael Connelly Jeffrey Deaver Clive Cussler

3. Following a stint in Vietnam as a "tunnel rat," Harry Bosch became a police officer, eventually rising through the ranks to become a Homicide Detective-Three in the LAPD. What author tagged Harry with the personal motto "homicide is a calling, not a career"? Michael Crichton Michael Connelly Mitchell Gant Mickey Spillane

4. Jim Chee investigates crimes in the Arizona-New Mexico area, unravelling his Native American culture and its influence on law and crime in the region. Who created him? Harry Kemelman Faye Kellerman Jonathan Kellerman Tony Hillerman

5. Tempe Brennan is a forensic pathologist in Montreal, Canada, whose work sometimes takes her to the southern States as well. Which author is fast becoming hugely popular for these corpse-er, I mean page-turners? Patricia Cornwell Michael Palmer Robin Cook Kathy Reichs

6. Recovering alcoholic Jesse Stone takes on the job as Sheriff in a small but upscale East Coast town. Whose pen moved him from the tough streets of L.A.? Barbara Parker Robert B. Parker Sunny Randall T. Jefferson Parker

7. Peter Decker is a police detective trying to solve mysteries as well as embracing the Jewish faith. Which author introduced him to his wife, Rina Lazarus, and her sons, and then led his daughter Cindy to the police force? Faye Kellerman Harry Kemelman Jonathan Kellerman Ed McBain

8. Legal mystery/thrillers have become quite popular, but seldom do they venture into a series. Nina Reilly is the protagonist of one such series, and springs from which author? Perri O'Shaughnessy Iris Johansen Lisa Scottoline Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

9. Ah, the venerable Hercule Poirot. This brilliant Belgian is actually British-in origin at least. What much-loved author exported this wily sleuth to the world? John Marquand Mickey Spillane Raymond Chandler Agatha Christie

10. Capt. Edward X. Delaney retired from the NYC PD, but still could not resist tackling some old "cold" cases. What author provided him with his retirement "hobby"? Robert Bloch Ed McBain Lawrence Sanders William J. Caunitz