John Nardizzi is an accomplished author and investigator, known for his award-winning crime novels and his work on innocence cases. His writing has been praised for its crackling dialogue and pithy observations of detective work, and has earned him a 2022 Shamus Award nomination for Best PI Paperback. Nardizzi's novels have won him a devoted following, and his expertise in the field of investigations is widely recognized.
In addition to his work as a writer, Nardizzi is also an experienced investigator. He has spoken and written about investigations in a variety of settings, including the World Association of Detectives, Lawyers Weekly, Pursuit Magazine, and PI Magazine. His work in this field has had a significant impact, leading to the exoneration of individuals such as Gary Cifizzari and James Watson, and million dollar settlements for clients like Dennis Maher and the estate of Kenneth Waters. The Watson case was particularly notable, earning Nardizzi the Arc of Justice award in 2021.
Before becoming a PI, Nardizzi struggled to hold down a job in the restaurant industry, never lasting more than a week at any one position. Despite these early challenges, he persevered and built a successful career as a writer and investigator. He now lives near Boston, Massachusetts, where he continues to write and work on investigations.