ABOUT MARIE

Marie Sutro was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, which served as the setting for her debut novel, Dark Associations. As soon as she learned to read, she developed an insatiable appetite for books. With each new story, Marie became more fascinated with the transformative power of words. The magic she discovered in those printed pages sparked an ardent desire to write, which continues to this day. 

Marie remains committed to sharing the knowledge that has brought so much joy to her life. She has volunteered as a tutor with California Library Literacy Services, helping adults improve their reading and writing skills. Marie is a member of Sisters in Crime, where she served on the board of her local chapter, and she currently serves on the board of Bouchercon World Mystery Convention.

Marie was awarded the IBPA Ben Franklin Gold Award for Best New Voice in Fiction for her debut novel, Dark Associations. It also made the Amazon Bestseller list. Her second novel in the Kate Barnes series, Dark Obsessions won First Place in the 2022 Clue Awards for Thriller and Suspense Fiction, Best Suspense Novel in the Authors on the Air Book of the Year awards, and hit multiple Amazon Bestseller lists. Her first short story, “Son Down,” won First Place for Short Stories and Essays in the 2023 CIBAs. Her additional short stories, “Not the North Pole,” and “For the First Time,” were released in late 2024. “You Oughta Know,” was released in 2025.

Marie is also the host of Twisted Passages podcast, where she delves deep into the world of psychological thrillers with the authors who write them. The show features authors from all over the globe with distribution in over 150 countries.

Her work is inspired by family history. Marie’s great-grandfather, grandfather, and father, all served in the San Francisco Police Department. She resides in Northern California with her husband. They live under the reign of three well-loved cats who specialize in pioneering inventive ways to energize the home office environment. Her newest novel in the Kate Barnes series, Dark Reckonings, will be released in 2026.

APPEARANCES, INTERVIEWS, EVENTS & BOOKCLUBS

Marie speaks on a variety of topics (including the creative, technical and business elements of writing) at seminars, symposiums, and festivals.  She loves chatting with readers, and is available to talk to book clubs, writing groups, community groups, etc.  She is also available for book signings and other special events.

If interested, please enter a brief description of your request on the contact page.