Wendy Cartmell

Wendy Cartmell is a successful author of crime thriller novels, best known for her Sgt. Major Crane series. Born in England, Cartmell discovered her passion for reading from her parents and developed her writing abilities later in life. Prior to becoming an author, she worked as a primary school teacher, as well as in sales, marketing, and public relations for various companies. It was not until she attended Reading University at the age of 40 that she discovered her talent for weaving a good story.

Now residing in Spain with her husband, Cartmell is an active member of a writing group and owns three fierce dogs. She holds a BA (Honors) degree in English and Education, which has proven to be beneficial in her writing career. In addition to her Sgt. Major Crane series, Cartmell has also written several books for her work and children. She has expanded her writing to include ghostly and psychic elements, as seen in her Emma Harrison mystery trilogy and the Crane and Anderson series.

Cartmell's latest project is a new series about a psychic detective named Jo Wolfe. The first book in the series, Touching the Dead, follows Wolfe as she attempts to right the wrongs of the living with the aid of the dead. This new series showcases Cartmell's ability to incorporate supernatural elements into her thrilling crime stories. With several books already published and more on the way, Cartmell continues to captivate readers with her intriguing characters and gripping plots.
Crane & Anderson Books
# Title Year
1 Death Rites 2016
2 Death Elements 2016
3 Death Call 2017
4 A Grave Death 2018
5 A Cold Death 2019
Crane Cold Case Thrillers Books
# Title Year
1 Cold Remains 2023
2 Cold Times 2024
Emma Harrison Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Past Judgement 2014
2 Mortal Judgment 2015
3 Joint Judgement 2016
Haunted Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Gamble with Death 2019
2 Bramble Cottage 2022
Jo Wolfe Books
# Title Year
1 Touching the Dead 2019
2 Divining the Dead 2020
3 Watching the Dead 2020
4 Waking the Dead 2020
5 Playing with the Dead 2021
6 Facing the Dead 2022
7 Finding the Dead 2022
Muddlebay Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Body in Office 2021
2 Body at the Wedding 2021
3 Body on Show 2021
4 Body at School 2021
5 Body in the Shop 2021
Sgt Major Crane Books
# Title Year
1 Steps to Heaven 2011
2 40 Days 40 Nights 2011
3 No Mercy 2012
4 Violation / Honour Bound 2012
5 Cordon of Lies 2013
6 Regenerate 2014
7 Hijack 2014
8 Glass Cutter 2015
9 Solid Proof 2016
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Who's Afraid Now 2014