Barbara Seranella

Barbara Seranella was an American author known for her series of mystery novels featuring the character Munch Mancini, an auto mechanic who overcomes a troubled past. Seranella, who had her own struggles with addiction and a nonconformist youth, brought authenticity and depth to her crime fiction. Her work is celebrated for its gritty realism and complex character development.

Books

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  1. 1. The Munch Mancini Mystery Series

    The Munch Mancini Mystery Series follows the gritty life and adventures of Miranda "Munch" Mancini, a woman with a troubled past involving drug addiction and time in prison. Having turned her life around, Munch now works as an auto mechanic in Los Angeles and occasionally assists the police with her unique insight into the criminal underworld. Throughout the series, she becomes an amateur sleaver, using her street smarts and resilience to solve various crimes and confront personal demons, all while striving to maintain her hard-won sobriety and build a better future.

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