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Revision as of 16:20, 7 August 2010
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| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Period | 2007-Present |
| Genre | Thriller/Crime |
| Spouse | Susan |
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| http://www.jasonpinter.com/ | |
Jason Pinter (born November 10, 1979) is an American author known for his thrillers. Before becoming a writer he worked for Warner Books, Random House and St. Martin's Press as a book editor. He was signed to write seven novels in his Henry Parker series almost immediately after getting his first book published.[1] He says that he wishes to continue writing as many Henry Parker novels as possible as he feels Henry has "many stories left to tell".[2]
He is the author of an upcoming humorous adventure series for young readers, the first of which, Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy!, will be published in 2011. [3] In July, 2010 he joined the Waxman Literary Agency to work as an agent.[4] Pinter is a columnist for the Huffington Post.[5]
He lives in New York with his wife Susan and dog Wilson.[6]
Novels
The Mark
The first Henry Parker novel, published in 2007, and Pinter's debut novel features young journalist Henry Parker as he must prove his innocence in the murder of a New York City police officer. The Mark has been optioned to be a feature film. (Named one of the best mysteries of 2007 by the Strand Magazine, nominated for the RT Booklovers Reviewers Choice award for 'Best First Mystery', the Strand Critics award for 'Best First Novel' and the Barry award for 'Best Paperback Original')
The Guilty
In the second Henry Parker novel, Henry tries to track down a serial killer terrorizing New York City who uses an antique Winchester rifle.
The Stolen
Henry interviews a boy who reappears five years after being kidnapped with no recollection of his missing years. Against pressure from the community and the boy's parents, Henry investigates the strange circumstances surrounding the boy's disappearance. (Named one of the best mysteries of 2008 by the Strand Magazine, nominated for the Shamus award for 'Best Paperback Original' and the CrimeSpree award for 'Best Paperback Original')
The Fury
Henry must track down his brother's killer, who may or may not have ties to a long-dormant drug kingpin. (Named one of the best mysteries of 2009 by the Strand Magazine)
The Darkness
A young man is found beaten to death, his body dumped into New York's East River, and Henry suspects the victim has ties to his murdered brother.
References
- ^ http://yamabiko.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/author-interview-jason-pinter/
- ^ http://jasonpinter.com/content/faq.asp?id=faq
- ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/deals/novelist_jason_pinter_gets_twobook_deal_for_ya_series_154877.asp
- ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/revolving_door/jason_pinter_joins_waxman_literary_agency_168684.asp
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-pinter/
- ^ http://www.jasonpinter.com/content/author.asp?id=bio