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Phil Bayly (author, journalist)

Philip Scott Bayly (born June 28,1954) is an American journalist and author of mystery novels, mostly set at ski resorts. His series of novels debuted with Murder on Skis in 2019. A new novel has been released each November. Murder on Skis Mysteries have been finalists for three American Fiction Awards. Bayly was a television and radio journalist for over forty years, both as a reporter and an anchor. He now lives in Saratoga County in Upstate New York.

Career

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Books

As of January 2024, Bayly has authored five books featuring JC Snow, a television reporter who helps solve crimes at ski resorts. Bayly says that his books are somewhat autobiographical. Crimes and other matters in his novels were inspired by stories he covered as a journalist. Bayly's tales of skiing and winter are also based on his own life. He's described himself as a ski bum with a good job.

The Man Who Had 9 Lives (2023) was a finalist for two American Fiction Awards. Back Dirt (2021) was a finalist for an American Fiction Award in 2022.

Journalism

Bayly was a reporter and anchor in radio and television from 1975-2017. His first reporting job was at KHOW Radio in Denver, Colorado in 1975. His first job as a reporter and anchor on television was at KJCT in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1981. He also reported and anchored at WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania and WNYT-TV in Albany, New York.

Personal Life

Phil Bayly grew up in Evanston, Illinois. he attended the University of Denver and graduated from Colorado State University.

Bibliography

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Murder on skis Mystery Series

References

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