Sarah Trott

Dr Sarah Trott is a Senior Lecturer in American Studies and History at York St John University, where she also coordinates the MA in American Studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of war trauma, crime fiction, and cultural memory in 20th-century America. She holds a PhD from UCLA, examining Raymond Chandler’s work through a post-traumatic lens, and is a US-UK Fulbright Awardee (2010).

Her key publications include the monograph *War Noir: Raymond Chandler and the Detective as Veteran* (2016), which introduced the concept of 'War Noir.' She has contributed to journals like *European Journal of American Culture* and *Comparative American Studies*, as well as popular platforms like *The Strand Magazine*. Her work has been featured in major media outlets, including *The New York Times* and *Smithsonian Magazine*.

Current research projects include expanding 'War Noir' to analyze other 20th-century crime writers (e.g., James Crumley) and co-editing *Beyond the White House: The First Lady in American Film, Fiction, and Culture*. She teaches modules such as *Introduction to American Studies* and *US Crime Culture*, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Awards: US-UK Fulbright Awardee (2010)
• Media Impact: Highlighted in *The New York Times*, *Smithsonian Magazine*, and others
• Professional Roles: MA Coordinator, York St John University