Marshall Karp is a well-known American author, particularly recognized for his crime fiction and police procedural novels. He is best known for his Lomax & Biggs series and the #1 bestselling NYPD Red series, which he co-authored with James Patterson. Karp has had a varied career, starting in advertising where he met Patterson. His experience in advertising, television, and film has given him a unique perspective and skillset, which is evident in his engaging and thrilling novels.
Before becoming a novelist, Karp worked as an advertising executive, where he met future co-author James Patterson. In addition to his work in advertising, Karp has also written stageplays, screenplays, and teleplays. He wrote the screenplay for the Jason Alexander film Just Looking, which was produced in 2000. Karp has had the opportunity to work with popular personalities such as George Clooney, Connie Sellecca, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Jane Curtain during his time in television.
Karp's career spans a variety of fields, including marketing, advertising, stage, and screen. He started his career in writing in 2006 with the publication of his debut novel, The Rabbit Factory, which served as the first book in his popular crime fiction series. Since then, Karp has authored several commercials, TV sitcoms, a movie, a play, and around 10 thriller novels. He currently lives in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York and is dedicated to giving back to the community through his work with Vitamin Angeles, a non-profit organization that brings lifesaving supplements to millions of women and children around the world.