Mary Feliz is an American author primarily known for her cozy mystery series, the Maggie McDonald Mysteries. She began her writing career with the critically acclaimed series featuring Japanese-American private detective Shandra Higheagle, launching with the novel Summer of the Big Bachi. Feliz’s writing style is characterized by a light and engaging tone, often incorporating elements of humor and suspense within her mystery plots. She then transitioned to writing the popular Maggie McDonald series set in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on a professional organizer and her golden retriever companion.





