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Brian Freeman

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Brian Freeman is a New York Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride series and multiple popular stand-alones. His books have been sold in 46 countries and 24 languages. He is widely acclaimed for his "you are there" settings and his complex, engaging characters and twist-filled plots. Brian was also selected as the official author to continue Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne series, and he has since published eight bestselling Bourne novels.

Brian's seventh novel SPILLED BLOOD won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards given out by the International Thriller Writers organization, and his fifth novel THE BURYING PLACE was a finalist for the same award. His novel THE DEEP, DEEP S
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Brian Freeman Thanks, Heidi! I know it's taking me longer than I'd like to get back to Frost -- but never fear, I haven't forgotten him! (I left him in dire straits…moreThanks, Heidi! I know it's taking me longer than I'd like to get back to Frost -- but never fear, I haven't forgotten him! (I left him in dire straits at the end of THE CROOKED STREET...!) :-)(less)
Brian Freeman My new book SEASON OF FEAR is due out in the U.S. on March 3. It features the return of Cab Bolton (from THE BONE HOUSE). Early reader reaction has be…moreMy new book SEASON OF FEAR is due out in the U.S. on March 3. It features the return of Cab Bolton (from THE BONE HOUSE). Early reader reaction has been tremendous, so I can't wait to get it in everyone's hands.

Meanwhile, I've finished the next Jonathan Stride novel, and I'm editing it now. I'll be delivering it to my publishers by the end of the year.(less)
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“You Don’t Want to Miss This One!”

A fantastic review from Steve Thomas at Best Thriller Books today on WHERE THE ROAD ENDS. Stride is back on October 6…have you pre-ordered your copy?

“After reading Where the Road Ends, I came away feeling strongly that Brian Freeman deserves his place alongside major mystery and thriller writers such as Harlan Coben and David Baldacci. Like them, he understands momentum, suspense, dramatic reveals

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Brian Freeman added a status update: A fantastic review from Steve Thomas at Best Thriller Books today on WHERE THE ROAD ENDS. Stride is back on October 6...have you pre-ordered your copy?

"This is not merely solid mystery fiction; it is a gripping, intelligent, and deeply satisfying thriller with enough suspense to keep the pages turning and enough emotional depth to make the story linger after the final chapter. You don’t want to miss this one!"
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“The only prison we can never escape is our brain, and yet our brain is what sets us free.”
Brian Freeman, Infinite

“everything in life came down to memories. The good. The bad. The real. The imagined. Put them all together, and that was the person you were.”
Brian Freeman, The Night Bird

“Once you saw someone die, you were never the same. A body always left its mark. Katie”
Brian Freeman, The Night Bird

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Brian Freeman Congrats to Goodreads on adding the new "recommendations" utility. That's a terrific way for authors and readers to find each other. For those of you who have read my books, I hope you'll include them in your ratings....that will help new readers discover me. Thanks!


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Beth Hi Brian,
Thanks for befriending this fellow mystery/suspense author on Goodreads!


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