A.J. Sidransky

A.J. Sidransky writes about ordinary people faced with extraordinary situations and events. His work has been well-received by both readers and reviewers. Genres include mystery, thriller, and historical fiction. His writing has been described as a mystery wrapped in history and tied in a bow with a little romance. His works include Forgiving Maximo Rothman, Forgiving Stephen Redmond, Forgiving Mariela Camacho, and The Interpreter. Incident at San Miguel, a thriller set during the Cuban Revolution is his newest work and will be released on May 19, 2023.

His short stories have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and e-zines. La Libreta, (The Notebook) appeared in Small Axe Salon (online) and was the winner of the Institute of Caribbean Studies short story contest in 2014. Mother Knows Best, appeared in Noir Nation 5, an anthology. The Glint of Metal appeared in both Crime Café Short Story Anthology and Fictional Café Anthology. El Ladron (The Thief) was published by Rock and a Hard Place Magazine. The Just Men of Bennett Avenue was released in August 2022 in Jewish Noir II, an anthology of stories examining the intersection of noir and the Jewish experience.

A.J. Sidransky lives in upper Manhattan with his wife.