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| Popular As | Martin Cruz Smith |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 3, 1942 (Reading, PA) |
| Birthday | November 3 |
| Town/City | Reading, PA |
| Nationality | PA |
Martin Cruz Smith’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Martin Cruz Smith was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
A popular mystery author, he is most recognized for his novels featuring Russian investigator Arkady Renko. He is also known for his 1977 novel, Nightwing, which was later adapted into a feature film.
He attended the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1960s, graduating with a degree in creative writing. In the mid-1960s, he began working as a journalist; he published his first literary work, The Indians Won, in 1970.
Canto for a Gypsy, his first mystery novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award in 1973.
He was born in Pennsylvania to a family of mixed Spanish, Senuca del Sur, Yaqui, and Pueblo ancestry. Born Martin william Smith, he wrote under several pen names, including Martin Cruz Smith, Nick Carter, Martin Quinn, and Jake Logan.
He and famed scientist Edmund Carpenter both studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
