Brian Freeman

Author of The Watcher.

Brian Freeman is the international bestselling author of psychological suspense novels featuring detectives Jonathan Stride and Serena Dial. His books have been sold in 46 countries and 17 languages and have appeared as Main Selections in the Literary Guild and the Book of the Month Club.

His debut thriller, Immoral, won the Macavity Award and was a nominee for the Edgar®, Dagger, Anthony, and Barry awards for best first novel. Immoral was chosen as International Book of the Month by book clubs around the world, a distinction shared by bestselling authors such as Harlan Coben and Karin Slaughter. He published his second novel Stripped to widespread critical acclaim in 2006. Stripped hit the national bestseller list in Canada and was named one of the top 10 mysteries of the year by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

The Library Journal review of his third novel, Stalked, noted that "Freeman just keeps outdoing himself with each book."

Prior to going out on his own as an author, Freeman established a reputation among the most respected writers and communication strategists in his home state of Minnesota. He served as director of marketing and public relations at the international law firm of Faegre & Benson, where he conceived and led a multiple-award-winning communications and marketing program.

Freeman is a 1984 alumnus of Carleton College, where he graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with distinction in the department of English. He was born in Chicago and grew up in San Mateo, California, before moving to Minnesota. He and his wife, Marcia, have now lived in Minnesota for more than 20 years.

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Fact file

Name: Brian Freeman

Education: BA, English, Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota), 1984

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois

Date of birth: 28th March 1963

Current home: St. Paul, Minnesota

Awards: Macavity Award Winner, Best First Novel; Finalist, Dagger, Edgar, Barry, and Anthony Awards for Best First Novel; Finalist, Minnesota Book Award