Mariah Fredericks was born and raised in New York City, where she still lives today with her family. She is a graduate of Vassar College with a BA in history. She has written several novels for young adults; her novel Crunch Time was nominated for an Edgar in 2007. A Death of No Importance is her first mystery for adults.
Genres: Historical Mystery, Children's Fiction
New and upcoming books
Series
Jane Prescott
1. A Death of No Importance (2018)
2. Death of a New American (2019)
3. Death of an American Beauty (2020)
4. Death of a Showman (2021)
1. A Death of No Importance (2018)
2. Death of a New American (2019)
3. Death of an American Beauty (2020)
4. Death of a Showman (2021)
Novels
The True Meaning of Cleavage (2003)
Fatal Distraction (2004) (as by Emmi Fredericks)
Head Games (2004)
Crunch Time (2005)
The Girl in the Park (2012)
Season of the Witch (2013)
The Lindbergh Nanny (2022)
The Wharton Plot (2024)
Murder on 34th Street (2026)
Fatal Distraction (2004) (as by Emmi Fredericks)
Head Games (2004)
Crunch Time (2005)
The Girl in the Park (2012)
Season of the Witch (2013)
The Lindbergh Nanny (2022)
The Wharton Plot (2024)
Murder on 34th Street (2026)
Non fiction show
Award nominations
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Mariah Fredericks recommends

An Artful Dodge (2026)
Karen Odden
"Dickens fans - if you ever yearned for Nancy to kick Bill Sykes to the curb and go off thieving with Bet and the Dodger, this is your new favorite book. Vibrant with the authentic sights and sounds of Victorian London, An Artful Dodge is the riveting tale of a gang of female thieves and what one clever dodge artist must do to survive when the gang's old boss returns seeking power - and revenge. A crime novel that centers the power of family bonds both natural and chosen, this thrilling adventure will have you frantically turning the pages."

A Murderous Business (2025)
(Harriman & Mancini Mystery, book 1)
Cathy Pegau
"A fresh and engaging mystery set in 1910s New York. Margot Harriman is making the transformation from boss's daughter to head of the company when she discovers a dead body and a mysterious note at the office. Readers will root for Margot, as her pursuit of the truth leads her to aspiring investigator Rett Mancini and Shiloh, a captivating magician's assistant with a way with locks and human hearts."

The Case of the Missing Maid (2024)
(Harriet Morrow, book 1)
Rob Osler
"A complete delight. A vivid portrait of 1890s Chicago in all its zest and cruelty with a wonderfully relatable heroine. Rob Osler skillfully weaves the fate of lovely Polish maid Agnes Wozniak with the story of the Prescott Agency's first female detective coming into her own. I demand more Harriet Morrow this instant!"
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