Allen Eskens
Allen Eskens is a USA Today bestselling author known for his mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. He is a former criminal defense attorney who holds degrees in journalism and law. Eskens's work often explores themes of justice, guilt, and redemption, and his books have been translated into numerous languages. He has received several awards for his writing, including the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, and Silver Falchion Award, and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award.
Awards
['Barry Award', 'Minnesota Book Award', 'Left Coast Crime Award', 'Silver Falchion Award', 'Edgar® Award (finalist)', 'Thriller Award (finalist)', 'Nero Award (finalist)', 'Anthony Award (finalist)']
Notable Works
['The Life We Bury', 'Nothing More Dangerous', 'The Quiet Librarian', 'The Guise of Another', 'The Heavens May Fall', 'The Deep Dark Descending', 'The Shadows We Hide', 'The Stolen Hours', 'Forsaken Country', 'Saving Emma']
