Val McDermid

Valarie McDermid (born 4 June 1955) is a Scottish crime writer, best known for a series of novels featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill and his collaborators in the police department. Her work is considered to be part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir. This series was adapted for television, running from 2002 to 2008, and known as ''Wire in the Blood.''

She also has a second series, known as ''Karen Pirie'', adapted from her books featuring the character of the same name. Provided by Wikipedia