Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith also writes as: Simon Quinn.

Upcoming Martin Cruz Smith Books

July 8th, 2025: Hotel Ukraine (Arkady Renko, #11)

Independence Square (Arkady Renko, #10) was the most recently released book by Martin Cruz Smith, on May 9th, 2023.

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Martin Cruz Smith Stats: The highest rated book by Martin Cruz Smith on Book Notification is Independence Square, the 10th novel in the Arkady Renko series. The second-highest rated book is Three Stations (Arkady Renko #7).

The most read book by Martin Cruz Smith on Book Notification is Gorky Park, the first novel in the Arkady Renko series. The second most read book is Red Square (Arkady Renko #3).

Below is a complete list of Martin Cruz Smith books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Martin Cruz Smith is the Arkady Renko Series.

List of Arkady Renko Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Gorky Park
1981
Go
2
7.6
Polar Star
1989
Go
3
7.8
Red Square
1992
Go
4
8
Havana Bay
1999
Go
5
7.2
Wolves Eat Dogs
2004
Go
6
8.2
Stalin's Ghost
2007
Go
7
8.2
Three Stations
2010
Go
8
7
Tatiana
2013
Go
9
7.6
The Siberian Dilemma
2019
Go
10
8.3
Independence Square
2023
Go
11
Hotel Ukraine
2025
Go

List of The Inquisitor Books in Publication Order (as Simon Quinn)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Devil in Kansas
1974
Go
2
The Last Time I Saw Hell ( As: Simon Quinn)
1974
Go
3
Nuplex Red
1974
Go
4
His Eminence, Death
1974
Go
5
The Midas Coffin
1975
Go
6
Last Rites for the Vulture
1975
Go

List of Nick Carter: Killmaster Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Inca Death Squad
1972
Go
2
The Devil's Dozen
1973
Go

List of Roman Grey Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2
Gypsy in Amber
1971
Go
2
Canto for a Gypsy
1972
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Indians Won
1970
Go
2
The Analog Bullet
1972
Go
3
The Human Factor ( As: Simon Quinn)
1975
Go
4
The Midas Coffin ( As: Simon Quinn)
1975
Go
5
The Adventures of the Wilderness Family
1976
Go
6
8
Nightwing
1977
Go
7
Ride for Revenge
1980
Go
8
9
Stallion Gate
1986
Go
9
6
Rose
1996
Go
10
7.3
Tokyo Station / December 6
2002
Go
11
7.6
The Girl from Venice
2016
Go

List of Martin Cruz Smith Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Death by Espionage: Intriguing Stories of Betrayal and Deception
1970
Go
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Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith (Martin William Smith) was born on November 3rd, 1942 and is currently 82 years old. Martin Cruz Smith was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. Cruz Smith attended University of Pennsylvania where he received a B.A. Creative Writing and.

Martin Cruz Smith is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 11 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1970 with the novel The Indians Won. The most recently released novel was The Girl from Venice which was released in 2016. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Martin at this time.

Martin Cruz Smith has also written the Arkady Renko series which has 11 books including Gorky Park and Polar Star.

Martin Cruz Smith: Awards & Accolades

Martin Cruz Smith won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2019.

Cruz Smith's books have also won multiple awards, Gorky Park won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 1981. Rose won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 1996. Havana Bay won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 1999.

Martin Cruz Smith books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Gypsy in Amber was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best First Novel, in 1972. Canto for a Gypsy was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1973. Nightwing was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1978. Havana Bay was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 2000. Stalin's Ghost was nominated for the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 2007.

Martin Cruz Smith: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Gorky Park was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1981 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1981.
  • Polar Star was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1989.

Related Authors

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  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  3. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
  4. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  5. Ken Follett, author of the Kingsbridge Series.

Martin Cruz Smith: F.A.Q

When was Martin Cruz Smith Born? How old is Martin Cruz Smith?

Martin Cruz Smith was born on November 3rd, 1942. Martin Cruz Smith is currently 82 years old.

Where was Martin Cruz Smith Born?

Martin Cruz Smith was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA and is American.

What awards has Martin Cruz Smith won?

Martin Cruz Smith has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2019).

What book awards has Martin Cruz Smith won?

Gorky Park: Crime Writer's Association Award Gold Dagger Award (1981).
Rose: Hammett Prize Best Crime Novel (1996).
Havana Bay: Hammett Prize Best Crime Novel (1999).

What was the first book Martin Cruz Smith wrote?

The first book written by Martin Cruz Smith was The Indians Won, published in 1970.

What was the most recent book Martin Cruz Smith wrote?

His most recently released work was Independence Square on May 9th, 2023.

Will there be any more books by Martin Cruz Smith?

Martin Cruz Smith has a new book coming out on July 8th, 2025 called Hotel Ukraine.

How many books has Martin Cruz Smith written?

Martin Cruz Smith has written 31 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 11 books in the Arkady Renko Series, 6 books in The Inquisitor Series, 2 books in the Nick Carter: Killmaster Series, 2 books in the Roman Grey Series, 11 Standalone Novels, 2 Standalone Novels.

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