Lisa Lutz, author of The Spellman Files, Curse of the Spellmans and Revenge of the Spellmans

The fourth Spellman book, The Spellmans Strike Again is underway! Look for it in March 2010.

"...a series that keeps getting better and better."

—Publisher's Weekly
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"Those in the market for mayhem and mirth will revel in Lutz's irresistible blend of suspense, irony, and wit."

—Allison Block
Booklist
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"Simply put, this tale of the Spellman family is irresistible, and you hate to see the romp end."

—Patricia Corrigan
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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"Fans of The Spellman Files will laugh just as loudly at the comic antics chronicled in this sparkling sequel."

—Publisher's Weekly
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"Like little sister Rae's beloved sugary confections, The Spellman Files goes down easy. "

—Cynthia Houng
KQED Arts & Culture
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"Once again, Lutz treats readers to a madcap roller-coaster ride."

—Shelley Mosley
Library Journal Reviews
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"A fresh story that works real issues through an offbeat premise."

—Kirkus
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"Lutz magically pulls a rabbit out of her hat at almost every turn."

—Frank Bascombe
Aint It Cool News
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"Lutz is an excellent choice for readers in the market for steady laughs and a smattering of suspense."

—Allison Block
Booklist
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"Can the family that snoops together stay together? Stay tuned as a dynamic new series unfolds."

—Publisher's Weekly
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"The Spellman Files is a zany and hilarious debut for Lisa Lutz."

—Marilyn Dahl
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What's New

The Lutzletter (Summer 2009) is now available!
Curse of the Spellmans nominated for a Macavity Award for "Best Mystery Novel" - More details.
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Meet the Spellmans—a highly functioning yet supremely dysfunctional family of private investigators in these funny stories of suspicion, surveillance, and surprise. Find out more about The Spellman Files, Curse of the Spellmans and Revenge of the Spellmans.

Mass Market paperback cover

Release Date News

The Spellman Files is now available in mass market paperback. Buy a copy for yourself, a friend, or neighbor. It makes a great gift.
Curse of the Spellmans now in paperback. You can order your copy now.
Revenge of the Spellmans, the third in the series, now available!
Mark your calendars! The Spellmans Strike Again will be available in March 2010.