Nancy Mangano’s gripping murder mystery Running Stop Signs continues to earn international recognition, most recently placing as First Runner-Up in the Murder Mystery/Suspense category at the Los Angeles Book Festival 2025. This follows its earlier success in 2024, where it won an award for Best Fiction at the Paris International Book Festival. 

Running Stop Signs introduces Natalie North, a sharp and ambitious Los Angeles private investigator, tired of chasing down unfaithful spouses. When a murder rocks a San Pedro tyre shop, Natalie risks everything to solve the case, determined to beat the LAPD to the truth. Balancing personal turmoil and tangled relationships, Natalie dives headfirst into a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger. 

Nancy Mangano is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and fashion journalist based in Orange County, California. Known for her stylish storytelling and fast-paced plots, she writes the Natalie North mystery series and publishes Nancy Marie Mangano Style, a global online fashion magazine. Her work blends suspense with flair, captivating crime and fashion fans alike.