Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin is a successful American author, renowned for her work in the genres of mystery, suspense, historical fiction, and romance. With over 48 novels to her name, she has built a reputation as a prolific and talented writer. Many of her novels have been published to great acclaim and have helped to establish her as a prominent author in the industry.

Nancy's career as a writer has been marked by numerous accolades and awards. In 2002, she was nominated for the Agatha Award for Best First Mystery, and she won the RT Award for How to Murder a Millionaire. In 2009, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for mystery writing by the Romantic Times Magazine, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the genre.

In addition to her work as a writer, Nancy is also an active member of the literary community. She serves on the board of Sisters in Crime and is a founding member of Pennwriters. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, where she continues to write mystery and romance novels.

Nancy's writing is known for its humor and wit, as well as its engaging and relatable characters. She has a unique ability to combine the thrill of mystery and suspense with the warmth and romance of a love story. Her novels are sure to captivate and delight readers, and her many awards and accolades are a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft.
Blackbird Sisters Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 How to Murder a Millionaire 2002
2 Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds 2003
3 Some Like It Lethal 2004
4 Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die 2005
5 Mick Abruzzo's Story 2006
6 Have Your Cake and Kill Him Too 2006
7 A Crazy Little Thing Called Death 2007
8 Murder Melts in Your Mouth 2008
9 Slay Belles 2012
10 No Way to Kill a Lady 2012
11 Little Black Book of Murder 2013
12 Mick Abruzzo: The Second Wire 2014
13 A Little Night Murder 2014
14 Lady Be Good 2014
15 Bye, Bye Blackbird 2016
Miss Ruffles Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything 2015
Opposite Attract Books
# Title Year
1 The Cop and the Chorus Girl 1995
2 The Pauper and the Pregnant Princess 1996
3 Cowboy and the Calendar Girl 1998
Roxy Abruzzo Books
# Title Year
1 Our Lady of Immaculate Deception / Foxy Roxy 2010
2 Sticky Fingers 2011
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Showdown 1980
2 Black Diamonds 1984
3 Beyond the Dream 1985
4 Nightcap 1986
5 An Unexpected Pleasure 1986
6 Sable and Secrets 1988
7 Hit Man 1989
8 A Living Legend 1990
9 Ready, Willing and Abel 1990
10 Looking for Trouble 1990
11 Good Golly, Miss Molly 1993
12 Fortune's Cookie 1993
13 Wish Upon a Star 1994
14 Vanilla Blood 1996
Welcome To Tyler Books
# Title Year
1 Sunshine 1992
2 Whirlwind 1992
3 Bright Hopes 1992
4 Wisconsin Wedding 1992
5 Monkey Wrench 1992
6 Milky Way 1992
7 Crossroads 1992
Nancy Martin Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Drop-Dead Blonde 2005