Martin Cruz Smith

American writer · United States · Writers · Lived 1942 to 2025 · aged 82

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Martin William Smith, known professionally as Martin Cruz Smith, was an American writer of mystery and suspense fiction, mostly in an international or historical setting.

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Awards

The Grand Master2019

Hammett Prize1996

In common with Martin

David HedisonAlso in The Art of Crime (1975)

Alexander KnoxAlso in Gorky Park (1983)

Arthur HillerAlso in Nightwing (1979)

Charles HallahanAlso in Nightwing (1979)

Dennis PotterAlso in Gorky Park (1983)

Mike KellinAlso in The Art of Crime (1975)

About this person

Martin William Smith, known professionally as Martin Cruz Smith, was an American writer of mystery and suspense fiction, mostly in an international or historical setting. He was best known for his 11-book series featuring Russian investigator Arkady Renko, who was introduced in 1981 with Gorky Park and last appeared in Hotel Ukraine (2025).

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United States