Monica Hesse Books in Order

Monica Hesse is a national bestselling author, celebrated for her captivating works that seamlessly blend true crime and historical mystery. Her novels, including the critically acclaimed American Fire and Girl in the Blue Coat, have been translated into a dozen languages and garnered widespread recognition, with Girl in the Blue Coat winning the prestigious 2017 Edgar award in the Young Adult category. As a feature writer for the Washington Post, Hesse has distinguished herself with narrative storytelling, earning the Society for Feature Journalism's Narrative Storytelling award and securing finalist spots for the Livingston Award and the James Beard Award. Based in Maryland, Hesse shares her life with her husband and a brilliant canine companion.