Elizabeth Linington
 Barbara Elizabeth Linington (March 11 1921 – April 5 1988) was a prolific American novelist. She was awarded runner-up scrolls for best first mystery novel from the Mystery Writers of America for her 1960 novel Case Pending which introduced her most popular series character LAPD Homicide Lieutenant Luis Mendoza. Her 1961 tome Nightmare and her 1962 novel Knave of Hearts another entry in the Mendoza series were both nominated for Edgars in the Best Novel category.