Nancy Boyarsky is an accomplished American author, best known for her mystery, suspense, and fiction novels. She has written several books in the Nicole Graves Mysteries series, which has been well-received by critics and readers alike. Boyarsky's writing has been compared to that of Maggie Higgins Clark, and she is praised for her women-driven stories. The Kirkus Reviews has given special recognition to her books for their weightless complications that combine bling with menace.
Before focusing on writing mysteries, Boyarsky had a successful career as a writer and editor. She co-authored the New York Times notable book, Backroom Politics, with her husband, Bill Boyarsky. Boyarsky has also written several textbooks on the justice system and contributed articles to various publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and McCall’s. She has also written political anthologies, such as In the Running, about women’s political campaigns. In addition to her writing career, she worked as communications director for political affairs for ARCO.
Boyarsky is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her debut novel, The Swap, won an Eric Hoffer gold medal for excellence in fiction. The series includes The Bequest, Liar Liar, The Ransom, The Entitled, and The Moscow Affair. Her books have been praised for their hold-onto-the-bar roller coaster plots and for contributing to the women-driven mystery field with panache. The Entitled, the fifth book in the series, received particular praise for its vibrant street scenes, swift pacing, and Nicole's steely nerve. Boyarsky's most recent mystery, The Entitled, received praise from Foreword Reviews for its vibrant street scenes, swift pacing, and Nicole's steely nerve. It was chosen by Apple Books as one of the most anticipated books of the fall.