Brendan DuBois facts for kids
Brendan DuBois is an American writer. He is known for his exciting mystery and suspense stories. He has also written a famous alternate history novel.
About Brendan DuBois
Brendan DuBois was born in 1960. He is a well-known American writer. He writes many exciting mystery and suspense stories. He has also written a very popular book about an "alternate history."
His Early Life and Education
Brendan DuBois grew up in Dover, New Hampshire. He went to St. Thomas Aquinas High School there. Later, he graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1982. As of 2015, he was married. He lives in Exeter, New Hampshire.
Awards and Famous Books
Brendan DuBois has won several awards for his writing. He won the Shamus Award twice. This award is for the best short mystery story. He won it in 1995 and again in 2001.
His short story "The Dark Snow" was published in a special collection. It was called Best American Mystery Stories of the Century. This book was put together by Otto Penzler and Tony Hillerman.
Even with his success in mystery, he is most famous for another type of book. His novel Resurrection Day (1999) is an alternate history story. It won the Sidewise Award for Alternate History. This award is given to the best alternate history stories.
On TV Game Shows
Brendan DuBois has also appeared on television game shows. He was the champion on Jeopardy! on September 28, 2012. He also appeared on The Chase. On February 24, 2015, he defeated "The Beast" (Mark Labbett) on that show.
