Ms. Maureen Ann Jennings

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: October 16, 2024
    • Invested on: June 25, 2025

    Maureen Ann Jennings, O.C.
    Toronto, Ontario

    Maureen Jennings is an author known for her historical crime novels, particularly the Detective Murdoch series, which inspired the long-running TV show Murdoch Mysteries. Her works explore important aspects of Canadian history, especially women's roles during the Second World War. A mentor to fellow writers, she received the Grandmaster Award from Crime Writers of Canada.