- A devoted following: Since her early success with The Thorn Birds, McCullough has proved herself popular in any genre. Whether she's writing about a Roman emperor, Mr. Darcy, or an American detective, her fans know they can expect an entertaining page-turner. - Brilliant characterization: As always, McCullough's characters have depth and complexity. The well-loved cast of On, Off, including the newly married Carmine and Desdemona, returns in Too Many Murders, along with a new set of charismatic heroes and villains. - Rich, historical detail: McCullough's prowess as an historical novelist is in evidence as she paints a rich portrait of a quintessential New England university town during the 1960s. From the stately buildings of the campus to the town's greasy diner, from gender politics to Cold War tensions, McCullough brings to life a period that many of her readers remember. - Murder in a small town: Twelve murders have taken place on one day. All are different, and no victim is connected to any of the others. At the same time, Delmonico finds himself pitted against the mysterious Ulysses, a spy giving armaments secrets to the Russians. Are the murders and espionage somehow linked?

考琳•麦卡洛（1937— ），澳大利亚当代著名作家。生于新南威尔士州，幼年随父母频繁迁徙。曾做过教师、图书馆员、记者，后于悉尼大学学习医学。1967年起在耶鲁大学医学院任教。耶鲁十年，她写了两部小说，其中一部就是让她赢得无数读者的《荆棘鸟》。她也因此放弃了医学科研，专心写作，创作了二十余部小说、传记、剧本等。她的作品题材广泛，既有以《荆棘鸟》为代表的家世小说，也有“罗马之主”系列这样恢弘的历史小说。而《遍地凶案》则是她转型挑战犯罪小说领域的力作。