On June 4, 2009, Gail will receive the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdock Award in recognition of her contributions to Canadian crime writing.
Author of the Joanne Kilbourn murder mysteries
"Bowen can confidently place her series beside any other being produced in North America."
– Halifax Chronicle-Herald
"...compulsively readable."
– Hamilton Spectator
"Bowen is a national treasure."
– Ottawa Citizen
On June 4, 2009, Gail will receive the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdock Award in recognition of her contributions to Canadian crime writing.