Martin Cruz Smith
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| Born | Martin William Smith November 3, 1942 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 2025 (aged 82) San Rafael, California, U.S. |
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| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) |
| Period | 1970–2025 |
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| Notable works | Gorky Park |
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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).