Domenic Stansberry

Domenic Stansberry is a published American author who specializes in fiction writing. He has gained a reputation for his dark and innovative crime novels, which have garnered him a wide following. One of his most notable works is "The White Devil," a novel that follows the story of a young American woman living in Rome who becomes embroiled in a series of crimes linked to her troubled past in Texas.

Stansberry is also well-known for his North Beach Mystery Series, which has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of the ethnic and political subcultures of San Francisco. The series includes books like "The Ancient Rain," which was named as one of the best crime novels of the decade several years after its initial publication by Booklist. Another notable work from the series is "The Confession," which won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for its portrayal of a Marin County psychologist accused of murdering his mistress.

Stansberry was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and continues to live in a small town north of the city with his wife, the poet Gillian Conoley, and their daughter Gillis. His writing is known for its depth and complexity, and he has established himself as a leading voice in the world of crime fiction. With his keen eye for detail and his ability to create compelling characters, Stansberry has built a devoted following of readers who appreciate his unique storytelling style.
North Beach Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Chasing the Dragon 2004
2 The Big Boom 2006
3 The Ancient Rain 2008
4 Naked Moon 2010
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Spoiler 1987
2 In the 1st Degree 1995
3 The Last Days of Il Duce 1998
4 Manifesto for the Dead 2000
5 The Confession 2004
6 The White Devil 2016
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Labyrinths: The Art of Interactive Writing and Design, Content Development for New Media 1997
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Exit Paradise: Stories 1991
Domenic Stansberry Anthologies
# Title Year
1 USA Noir 2013