Nick Petrie
Nick Petrie is a celebrated American author known for his gripping Peter Ash thriller series. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in fiction from the University of Washington and won a Hopwood Award for short fiction from the University of Michigan. His short story "At the Laundromat" won the 2006 Short Story Contest in The Seattle Review. Petrie's debut novel, "The Drifter," introduced readers to the compelling veteran Peter Ash and earned the ITW Thriller Award, the Barry Award, and nominations for the Edgar, Anthony, and Hammett Awards. His subsequent books have garnered critical acclaim, with "Light It Up" being named Best Thriller of 2018 by Apple Books. Petrie has also been named one of Apple's 10 Writers to Read in 2017 and received the 2016 Literary Award from the Wisconsin Library Association. His works are celebrated for their intense action, psychological depth, and richly drawn characters. He has worked as a carpenter, remodeling contractor, and building inspector, and currently lives in Milwaukee.
Awards
['ITW Thriller Award', 'Barry Award', 'Wisconsin Library Association Literary Award', 'Hopwood Award for short fiction']
Notable Works
['The Drifter', 'Burning Bright', 'Light It Up', 'Tear It Down', 'The Wild One', 'The Breaker', 'The Runaway', 'The Price You Pay', 'The Dark Time']
