Sandra Balzo
Sandra Balzo was born in Milwaukee, USA.
Sandra Balzo is the author of the Maggy Thorsen Mystery series which currently consists of 17 novels. The Maggy Thorsen Mystery series started in 2004 with the novel Uncommon Grounds. The most recently released novel in the Maggy Thorsen Mystery series was Brew Unto Others which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Maggy Thorsen Mystery series.
Sandra Balzo has also written the Main Street Mystery series which has 3 books including Running on Empty and Dead Ends.
Sandra Balzo: Awards & Accolades
Balzo's books have won multiple awards, The Grass is Always Greener won the Edgar Award, Robert L. Fish Memorial Award, in 2004 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Short Story in 2004, Macavity Award - Best Short Story in 2004.
Sandra Balzo books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Viscery was nominated for the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2005. Uncommon Grounds was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best First Mystery, in 2005 as well as the Macavity Award - Best First Mystery in 2005.
Related Authors
Readers who follow Sandra Balzo also follow these authors:
- Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
- J.A. Jance, author of the J.P. Beaumont Series.
- Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent Series.
- Janet Evanovich, author of the Stephanie Plum Series.
- Patricia Cornwell, author of the Kay Scarpetta Series.
Sandra Balzo: F.A.Q
Where was Sandra Balzo Born?
Sandra Balzo was born in Milwaukee, USA and is American.
What book awards has Sandra Balzo won?
What was the first book Sandra Balzo wrote?
The first book written by Sandra Balzo was Uncommon Grounds, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book Sandra Balzo wrote?
Her most recently released work was Poison and Pooches on October 7th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Sandra Balzo?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Sandra Balzo book is
Uncommon Grounds. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Uncommon Grounds (7.50)
- The Grass is Always Greener (8.67)
- Grounds for Murder (8.00)
- Bean There, Done That (6.00)
- Brewed, Crude and Tattooed (6.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Sandra Balzo?
Sandra Balzo 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 Sandra Balzo written?
Sandra Balzo has written 25 books. 1 book in the Dog-sitting Mysteries Series, 17 books in the Maggy Thorsen Mystery Series, 3 books in the Main Street Mystery Series, 1 Standalone Novel, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Short Story Collection.