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Alan Petersen

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in San Jose, Costa Rica

June 01

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I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and I grew up there and in Caracas, Venezuela. I write thrillers and interview writers for my podcast, MEET THE THRILLER AUTHOR.

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MTTA 232: Jonathan Kellerman Interview

In this episode of Meet the Thriller Author, I’m joined by legendary crime novelist Jonathan Kellerman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the iconic Alex Delaware series. Jonathan Kellerman has been a defining voice in psychological crime fiction for more than forty years. His latest novel, JIGSAW, marks the 41st book in the...

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