Audrea Martin
South Dakota Pen Name(s): Audrea Sallis
Amateur Sleuth, Cozy, Traditional
Audrea Sallis, a born-and-bred Chicagoan, traded city life for the quiet prairies of South Dakota, where summers are blink-and-you’ll-miss-them short and there’s no such thing as a “big night out.” This drastic change of scenery fuels her contemporary cozy mysteries, blending sharp city wit with small-town charm and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Audrea’s debut novel, Blue, Blue Christmas, kicks off a series full of humor, heart, and more quirky characters than a Hallmark movie marathon. Her heroine, Maxa, faces a holiday season packed with family drama, a potential murder charge for the town’s beloved Santa, and the kind of chaos only a small town can deliver. She lives in South Dakota with her husband, two delightfully mischievous dogs, and two aloof cats, where she writes mysteries filled with clever twists, strong heroines, and lovable misfits. Her stories explore life’s unexpected turns, found-family bonds, and the occasional small-town murder investigation.