Andrew Welsh-Huggins is an accomplished American author, known for his crime fiction novels and non-fiction books. He is a native of Ohio and currently resides in Columbus, where he works as an editor and reporter for the Associated Press.
In addition to his work as a journalist, Welsh-Huggins is the author of the Andy Hayes series, which features a former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns quarterback turned investigator. The series has been well-received and has even earned a Shamus Award nomination. In addition to his series, Welsh-Huggins has also written a standalone crime novel, "The End of the Road."
Along with his fiction work, Welsh-Huggins is also an accomplished non-fiction author. His book "No Winners Here Tonight" is the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio. He has also edited the short story anthology "Columbus Noir." His short fiction has appeared in various publications such as "Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine," "Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine," "Mystery Magazine" and several anthologies including "The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021," "Mickey Finn 21st Century Noir: Vols I and III," "Paranoia Blues: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Paul Simon."
Welsh-Huggins' work has been recognized with several award nominations, including the Shamus Award, Derringer Award, and International Thriller Writers award. His short story "The Murderous Type" won the 2017 Al Blanchard Award for best New England short crime fiction. He graduated from Kenyon College.
Andy Hayes Books
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Fourth Down and Out
2014
2
Slow Burn
2015
3
Capitol Punishment
2016
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The Hunt
2017
5
The Third Brother
2018
6
Fatal Judgment
2019
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An Empty Grave
2021
8
Sick to Death
2024
The Mailman Books
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1
The Mailman
2025
Short Stories/Novellas
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1
The Mailman
2020
Standalone Novels
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1
The End of the Road
2023
Non-Fiction Books
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No Winners Here Tonight
2009
2
Hatred at Home
2011
Guns + Tacos Books
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Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson
2019
2
Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson (By: Gary Phillips)
2019
3
Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer (By: Michael Bracken)
2019
4
Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer
2019
5
A Gyro and a Glock ( By: Frank Zafiro)
2019
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A Gyro and a Glock
2019
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Three Chalupas, Rice, Soda…and a Kimber .45
2019
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Three Chalupas, Rice, Soda…and a Kimber .45 (By: Trey R. Barker)
2019
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Some Churros and El Burro (By: William Dylan Powell)
2019
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Some Churros and El Burro
2019
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A Beretta, Burritos and Bears
2019
12
A Beretta, Burritos and Bears (By: James A. Hearn)
2019
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Burritos & Bullets
2020
14
Burritos & Bullets (By: Eric Beetner)
2020
15
Jalapeño Poppers and a Flare Gun (By: Trey R. Barker, Michael Bracken)
2020
16
Jalapeño Poppers and a Flare Gun
2020
17
Four Shrimp Tacos and a Walther P38
2020
18
Four Shrimp Tacos and a Walther P38 (By: Alec Cizak)
2020
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A Taco, A T-Bird, A Beretta and One Furious Night
2020
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A Taco, A T-Bird, A Beretta and One Furious Night (By: Ann Aptaker)
2020
21
Sopa and a Streetsweeper (By: Ryan Sayles)
2020
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Sopa and a Streetsweeper
2020
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Dos Tacos Guatemaltecos y Una Pistola Casera
2020
24
Dos Tacos Guatemaltecos y Una Pistola Casera (By: Mark Troy)
2020
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Two More Tacos, a Beretta .32, and a Pink Butterfly (By: Dave Zeltserman)
2021
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Two More Tacos, a Beretta .32, and a Pink Butterfly
2021
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Two Tamales, One Tokarev, and a Lifetime of Broken Promises
2021
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Two Tamales, One Tokarev, and a Lifetime of Broken Promises (By: Stacy Woodson)
2021
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Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks (By: David H. Hendrickson)
2021
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Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks
2021
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Refried Beans and a Snub-Nosed .44 (By: Hugh Lessig)
2021
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Refried Beans and a Snub-Nosed .44
2021
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Two Steak Taco Combos and a Pair of Sig Sauers (By: Neil S. Plakcy)
2021
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Two Steak Taco Combos and a Pair of Sig Sauers
2021
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A Smith & Wesson with a Side of Chorizo
2021
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Two Tofu Tacos, a Taurus TX22, a Taycan, and a Ton of Trouble (By: Alan Orloff)
2022
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Two Tofu Tacos, a Taurus TX22, a Taycan, and a Ton of Trouble
2022
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Two Black Bean and Shrimp Quesadillas, and a Pink Ruger LCP (By: Joseph S. Walker)
2022
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Two Black Bean and Shrimp Quesadillas, and a Pink Ruger LCP
2022
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A Handful of Chicles and a Custom Nine (By: C.W. Blackwell)
2022
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A Handful of Chicles and a Custom Nine
2022
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Two Shrimp Tacos and a .22 Ruger (By: Adam Meyer)
2022
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Two Shrimp Tacos and a .22 Ruger
2022
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Nachos, a Stun Gun, and a Wedding Ring (By: Karen E. Olson)
2022
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Nachos, a Stun Gun, and a Wedding Ring
2022
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No Food, No Drink, Just the Gun
2022
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No Food, No Drink, Just the Gun (By: Trey R. Barker)