Martha Lawrence

Martha Lawrence is an author best known for her contributions to the mystery genre, particularly the Elizabeth Chase series, which features a parapsychologist detective. Her debut novel, Murder in Scorpio, was nominated for major awards including the Edgar and the Agatha. Lawrence weaves elements of astrology and intuition into the traditional detective procedural, creating a unique niche in crime fiction. While her fiction is her primary claim to fame, the inclusion of her name in diverse lists sometimes points to her work as a business editor or contributor to executive search literature (often conflated due to name similarity with professionals in that field).\n\nHowever, focusing on her confirmed authorship, Lawrence is praised for her strong, independent female protagonists and her ability to blend the mystical with the logical. She explores themes of perception and the hidden motivations of the human psyche. Lawrence’s writing style is atmospheric and character-driven. She challenges the skepticism of the modern world by suggesting that there are ways of knowing that go beyond hard data. Whether solving a crime or exploring the human condition, Martha Lawrence invites readers to look beneath the surface and trust their instincts.