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Martha Randolph Carr (born Sept. 6, 1959) is an American author, novelist and nationally syndicated columnist with Cagle Cartoons Inc.. She is an alumna of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Carr began writing novels in 199x, publishing her first book, "Wired," in 1993.

Novels

 * Wired, 1993 (Nimrod House)
 * The Sitting Sisters, 2003 (Turner Publishing Company)

The Wallis Jones Series

 * The List, 2013, (MRC Publishing)
 * The Keeper, 2014 (MRC Publishing)

Books

 * A Place to Call Home: The Amazing Success Story of Modern Orphanages, 2007 (Prometheus Books)

Themes and Criticism
While her novels are principally characterized as thrillers, Carr also has used her fiction to explore family relationship dynamics, most notably between sisters. In "A Place to Call Home," she examines how modern orphanages operate and chronicles her efforts to rebuild what she calls a "troubled relationship" with her son.

Carr's work generally receives favorable reviews from critics and readers.

The List
Kirkus Review: "An engaging thriller, even as Carr weaves a perplexing web of conspiracies."