Miranda James is the pen name of Dean James, an American librarian and mystery writer based in Mississippi. His professional background as a librarian and his expertise in rare books inform the Cat in the Stacks series, giving it an authenticity that bibliophiles appreciate.
The Cat in the Stacks series features Charlie Harris, a widowed librarian, and his Maine Coon cat Diesel. James has said that Diesel was inspired by real Maine Coon cats he has known, and the breed's sociable, dog-like personality makes Diesel one of the most engaging animal characters in the genre.
Under his real name, Dean James has also written other mystery novels and has been active in the mystery writing community. His experience working in academic and public libraries is evident in the series' accurate portrayal of library operations, cataloging, and the social dynamics of a library staff.
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