Maria Hudgins is a highly respected American author, known for her thrilling mystery and suspense novels. She has gained fame through her popular book series, including the Dotsy Lamb Mysteries and the Lacy Glass series. These series have been successful in various publication locations, and readers can't get enough of the intriguing stories and characters Hudgins creates. Her passion for mystery stories and enthusiasm for traveling shine through in her writing, making for captivating and engaging novels.
Before becoming a successful author, Hudgins worked as a teacher. Now retired, she has dedicated her time and energy to her love of writing mystery novels. Although she spent many years committed to teaching and family, she always had a desire to write. Once retired, she finally had the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a novelist. Hudgins currently resides in Hampton, Virginia, where she continues to develop her thrilling mystery and suspense stories.
Hudgins has written six books in the Dotsy Lamb Travel Mysteries series, including Death of an Obnoxious Tourist, Death of a Lovable Geek, Death on the Aegean Queen, Death of a Second Wife, Death in an Ivory Tower, and Death in Istanbul. These stories follow college history professor, Dorothy (Dotsy) Lamb, and her friend Lettie Osgood as they navigate through various mysteries set in different countries. To ensure the accuracy and authenticity of her settings, Hudgins travels to each location before using it as a backdrop for her stories. Additionally, she has expanded her writing portfolio to include two books in the Lacy Glass series, Scorpion House and The Man on the Istanbul Train, both of which are available on Kindle and in paperback.