Background
Haddam was born in Bethel, Connecticut and now lives in Watertown.
Haddam was born in Bethel, Connecticut and now lives in Watertown.
Their son, Matt DeAndrea, is also a writer
Haddam was nominated for an Edgar Award in the "Best First Mystery Novel by an American Author" category for her novel Sweet, Savage Death in 1985. Her novel Not a Creature Was Stirring also received an Edgar nomination, this time for "Best Paperback Original". lieutenant was also nominated for the 1991 Anthony Award in the same category.