Martina Cole
Martina Cole was born on March 30th, 1959 and is currently 67 years old. Martina Cole was born in Essex, England.
Martina Cole has written 22 standalone novels, starting with Goodnight Lady in 1994. The most recently released novel was No Regret, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Martina at this time.
Martina Cole has also written the DI Kate Burrows series which has 4 books including The Ladykiller and Broken.
Martina Cole is a member of The Nielsen Bestseller Award's 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.
Martina Cole: Awards & Accolades
Martina Cole has won multiple awards including: The Crime Thriller Awards, ITV3 Crime Thriller Living Legends, in 2013, Nielsen Awards, Honorary Platinum Bestseller Award, in 2017 and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2021. Martina Cole was also nominated for the Crime Thriller Awards, ITV3 Writer's Award for Favourite Crime Genre Author, in 2009.
Cole's books have also won multiple awards, The Take won the British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year, in 2006. Faceless won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2017. Faces won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2017. The Business won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2017. Revenge won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2017.
Cole's book, The Family was nominated for the British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year, in 2011.
Martina Cole: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Know was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2004 Pick.
- The Family was a Dead Good Books: 100 Best Crime Books Of All Time Selection in 2020.
- Dangerous Lady was a The Guardian: 50 Great Thrillers by Women Selection in 2019.
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- James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
- John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
- Tess Gerritsen, author of the Rizzoli & Isles Series.
Martina Cole: F.A.Q
When was Martina Cole Born? How old is Martina Cole?
Martina Cole was born on March 30th, 1959. Martina Cole is currently 67 years old.
Where was Martina Cole Born?
Martina Cole was born in Essex, England and is English.
What awards has Martina Cole won?
Martina Cole has won the following awards: ITV3 Crime Thriller Living Legends at the Crime Thriller Awards (2013), Honorary Platinum Bestseller Award at the Nielsen Awards (2017) and the Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2021).
What book awards has Martina Cole won?
The Take: British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year (2006).
Faceless: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
Faces: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
The Business: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
Revenge: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
What was the first book Martina Cole wrote?
The first book written by Martina Cole was Dangerous Lady, published in 1992.
What was the most recent book Martina Cole wrote?
Her most recently released work was No Regret on October 7th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Martina Cole?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Martina Cole book is
Faceless. Here are her most popular books:
- Faceless (9)
- Hard Girls (7.67)
- The Take (8.67)
- The Ladykiller (10)
- No Mercy (10)
Are there upcoming new books by Martina Cole?
Martina Cole does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Martina Cole written?
Martina Cole has written 29 books. 2 books in the Maura Ryan Series, 4 books in the DI Kate Burrows Series, 22 Standalone Novels, 1 Non-Fiction Books.