Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith (born Martin William Smith; November 3, 1942 – July 11, 2025) 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). Provided by Wikipedia