Gregg Olsen
Gregg Olsen is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestselling author known for his true crime and thriller novels. He has written over 30 books, blending investigative journalism with narrative storytelling. His work has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including "The Deep Dark" being named Idaho Book of the Year. Olsen was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He earned a journalism degree from Western Washington University. He lives with his wife in rural Washington State.
Awards
['Idaho Book of the Year (2006) for The Deep Dark', 'Finalist for Spur Award for best contemporary historical nonfiction book', 'Finalist for International Thriller Writers Thriller Award for best young adult novel (2018) for The Boy She Left Behind', 'Nominee for Best Fact Crime Edgar Award (2025) for The Amish Wife', 'Nominee for Best Fact Crime Edgar Award (2026) for Out of the Woods', 'Finalist for the Clue Award (2026) for Out of the Woods']
Notable Works
['Abandoned Prayers', 'Starvation Heights', 'The Deep Dark', 'If You Tell', 'The Amish Wife', 'Out of the Woods', "By the River's Edge", 'Snow Creek (Detective Megan Carpenter #1)', 'The Sound of Rain (Nicole Foster Thriller #1)']
