North Carolina-based mystery writer Maron dies at 82 Mystery writer Margaret Maron in her office at her family farm in Johnston County on Sept. 14, 2016. Maron, a prolific North Carolina-based mystery writer whose book series won her major awards and plaudits in the genre, has died at age 82, a family member said on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Source: Juli Leonard/The News & Observer via AP) By Associated Press | March 1, 2021 at 6:41 AM CST - Updated March 1 at 6:41 AM RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Margaret Maron, a prolific North Carolina-based mystery writer whose book series won her major awa...