Valarie McDermid (born 4 June 1955) is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.
McDermid is best known for a series of novels featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill and his collaborators in the police department. This series was adapted for television, running from 2002 to 2008, and known as Wire in the Blood. The television series Karen Pirie (2022–present), was also adapted from her books featuring the character of the same name.
McDermid also writes for the British press, and often broadcasts on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland.
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Date: 04 June 1955
Special to The New York Times
Partinaya Zhizn (pub) discusses press role; says press is extension of Communist party apparatus; criticizes professional standards and training; defines what journalist should be
Date: 05 June 1955
Special to The New York Times
visit will be his 1st to USSR in 28 yrs; Hindustan Times criticizes methods of choosing newsmen to accompany Nehru; 12 selected by Tass, which will pay their expenses in USSR; Nehru denies visit has pol or other 'mission,'
Date: 04 June 1955
Special to The New York Times
Pope advises newsmen to avoid incomplete reptg, bias, misrepresentation; urges more space for worthy deeds by obscure people
Date: 05 June 1955
Special to The New York Times
Commonwealth Press Union council (GB) repts ways in which govts curb press; finds press freedom nowhere fully secure
Date: 05 June 1955
By ROBERT F. HAWKINS
Robert HAWKINS
Article on Rome's Via Margutta artists colony; illus
Date: 04 June 1955
Kelley applies for visa
Date: 05 June 1955
By JAMES J. NAGLE
James NAGLE
Article on growth, products and role of pres Mayer; illus
Date: 04 June 1955
commencement; hon degrees; $1.75 million raised for expansion fund
Date: 05 June 1955
By J. P. SHANLEY
J. SHANLEY
Ethel and Albert: star A Bunce int