Rebecca Cantrell

Rebecca Cantrell is widely recognized for her series featuring Hannah Vogel, a crime reporter in 1930s Berlin, which blends historical fiction with mystery and thriller elements.

New readers interested in historical mysteries should begin with "A Trace of Smoke," the first book in the Hannah Vogel series, to experience her most acclaimed work.

Rebecca Cantrell's novel "A Trace of Smoke" won the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, recognizing excellence in mystery writing.