Barbara Mertz died age 85

Billi · 08-08-2013, 03:59 PM

Barbara Mertz (September 29, 1927 – August 8, 2013) died at the age of 85. She wrote under the pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels.

She was perhaps best known for the Amelia Peabody series, mysteries set in Egypt.

poohbear_nc · 08-08-2013, 04:02 PM

Oh no! Her Amelia Peabody series is very much loved by readers! May her spirit rest in Egypt - where it felt at home!

Joykins · 08-09-2013, 12:14 AM

Loved her stuff growing up, especially the Vicky Bliss mysteries. Very sad to hear that she is gone

Catlady · 08-09-2013, 12:28 AM

I never got into the Amelia Peabody books, but I enjoyed the books she wrote as Barbara Michaels.

Yapyap · 08-09-2013, 01:48 AM

I adore the Amelia Peabody books; they gave me countless hours of joy some years ago.

She will be missed.

MarciaCat · 08-09-2013, 02:17 AM

I loved all her books, both as Peters and Michaels; there was only one of her Michaels books that I didn't care for. I'll really miss not getting a new Amelia Peabody book, I loved how she was bringing the younger generation of characters to the forefront of the stories.

RIP

kennyc · 08-09-2013, 05:50 AM

It's always sad when a popular author passes, but thank gawd they leave their books behind to be read, experienced, and loved forever.

BearMountainBooks · 08-09-2013, 09:33 AM

I am so sad. She is my favorite mystery writer EVER. EVER. God Bless you lady, in your new travels. Fly high.

WT Sharpe · 08-09-2013, 12:26 PM

Last year I read her first Amelia Peabody book, Crocodile on the Sandbank, written under the pseudonym Elizabeth Peters. It made me feel good and really care what happened to her characters. I liked it so much I bought the sequel, The Curse of the Pharaohs. It remains, for now, on my to-be-read list; but not for much longer. It's time to re-visit Amelia Peabody and her Egypt.

Rest in peace, Barbara Mertz.

HarryT · 08-09-2013, 12:31 PM

Oh, I am sorry to hear this news. One of my favourite authors. As an "Egyptophile" I love her "Amelia Peabody" series.

BookishDreamer · 08-09-2013, 06:32 PM

I'm a huge fan of the Amelia Peabody series and it is sad to know there won't be more books.

Dreamer

crich70 · 08-09-2013, 11:45 PM

I've never heard of her or her series before. I do agree with Kennyc though that it is good that an author's works can go on after their passing. Same goes for actors as well.

crash1211 · 08-12-2013, 12:49 PM

I"m sad, condolences to her family. I bought two of her Amelia Peabody books that were on sale a long time ago when I had purchased my first ereader. I really enjoyed them. I will have to get a few more to read.

jgaiser · 08-12-2013, 07:55 PM

I had never heard of her, but because if this thread, I picked up her first Amelia Peabody book Crocodile On The Sandbank because I do like cozy mysteries.

Now I've decided that Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate) *must* have read these novels.

Anyway, enjoying the novel and though Ms. Mertz is gone, it looks like I have a few more books to read.

AnemicOak · 08-12-2013, 08:36 PM

Amazon (US) and B&N (US) have Crocodile on the Sandbank on sale for $2.99 right now in case anyone's interested in checking it out.

08-08-2013, 03:59 PM	#1
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Barbara Mertz died age 85 Barbara Mertz (September 29, 1927 – August 8, 2013) died at the age of 85. She wrote under the pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. She was perhaps best known for the Amelia Peabody series, mysteries set in Egypt. Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 08-09-2013 at 03:02 AM. Reason: moved to frontpage

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poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,178 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Oh no! Her Amelia Peabody series is very much loved by readers! May her spirit rest in Egypt - where it felt at home!

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Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,612 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	Loved her stuff growing up, especially the Vicky Bliss mysteries. Very sad to hear that she is gone

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Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I never got into the Amelia Peabody books, but I enjoyed the books she wrote as Barbara Michaels.

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Yapyap Guru Posts: 861 Karma: 3543721 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Estonia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	I adore the Amelia Peabody books; they gave me countless hours of joy some years ago. She will be missed.

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MarciaCat Cat Lady & Trekkie Posts: 421 Karma: 221630 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kobo Libra, Kobo Aura & Aura H20	I loved all her books, both as Peters and Michaels; there was only one of her Michaels books that I didn't care for. I'll really miss not getting a new Amelia Peabody book, I loved how she was bringing the younger generation of characters to the forefront of the stories. RIP

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	It's always sad when a popular author passes, but thank gawd they leave their books behind to be read, experienced, and loved forever.

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BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	I am so sad. She is my favorite mystery writer EVER. EVER. God Bless you lady, in your new travels. Fly high.

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WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Last year I read her first Amelia Peabody book, Crocodile on the Sandbank, written under the pseudonym Elizabeth Peters. It made me feel good and really care what happened to her characters. I liked it so much I bought the sequel, The Curse of the Pharaohs. It remains, for now, on my to-be-read list; but not for much longer. It's time to re-visit Amelia Peabody and her Egypt. Rest in peace, Barbara Mertz.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Oh, I am sorry to hear this news. One of my favourite authors. As an "Egyptophile" I love her "Amelia Peabody" series.

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BookishDreamer Cultural Artist Posts: 1,128 Karma: 12829 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Device: Sony 505, Kindle 2	I'm a huge fan of the Amelia Peabody series and it is sad to know there won't be more books. Dreamer

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I've never heard of her or her series before. I do agree with Kennyc though that it is good that an author's works can go on after their passing. Same goes for actors as well.

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crash1211 Member Posts: 21 Karma: 500 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houma, Louisiana Device: Sony PRS-600, Entourage Edge, Nook Simple Touch, iPad2, Kindle 4	I"m sad, condolences to her family. I bought two of her Amelia Peabody books that were on sale a long time ago when I had purchased my first ereader. I really enjoyed them. I will have to get a few more to read.

08-12-2013, 07:55 PM	#14
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	I had never heard of her, but because if this thread, I picked up her first Amelia Peabody book Crocodile On The Sandbank because I do like cozy mysteries. Now I've decided that Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate) must have read these novels. Anyway, enjoying the novel and though Ms. Mertz is gone, it looks like I have a few more books to read.

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Amazon (US) and B&N (US) have *Crocodile on the Sandbank* on sale for $2.99 right now in case anyone's interested in checking it out.