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Jeff Abbott

(b.1963)

Jeff Abbott is the national-bestselling, award-winning author of eight mystery and suspense novels. Jeff's novels have been called "exciting, shrewd, and beautifully crafted" (Chicago Tribune), "fresh, original... intricately woven" (Publishers' Weekly), "nail-bitingly suspenseful and totally original" (Irish Independent) and "excellent" (South Florida Sun-Sentinel).

Awards: ITW (2012), Macavity (1995), Agatha (1994) see all

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Series

Jordan Poteet
   1. Do Unto Others (1994)
   2. The Only Good Yankee (1995)
   3. Promises of Home (1996)
   4. Distant Blood (1996)

Whit Mosley
   1. A Kiss Gone Bad (2001)
   2. Black Jack Point (2002)
   3. Cut and Run (2003)

Sam Capra
   1. Adrenaline (2010)
   1.5. Sam Capra's Last Chance (2012)
   2. The Last Minute (2011)
   3. Downfall (2013)
   4. The Inside Man (2014)
   5. The First Order (2016)
   6. Traitor's Dance (2022)

Novels

   Panic (2005)
   Fear (2006)
   Collision (2008)
     aka Run
   Trust Me (2009)
   No Rest for the Dead (2011) (with others)
   Blame (2017)
   The Three Beths (2018)
   Never Ask Me (2019)
   An Ambush of Widows (2021)

Books containing stories by Jeff Abbott

Dead Ends (2017)
Stories from the Gothic South
edited by
J T Ellison

Robot Uprisings (2014)
edited by
John Joseph Adams and Daniel H Wilson

Death's Excellent Vacation (2010)
edited by
Charlaine Harris and Toni L P Kelner

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Awards

	2012 ITW Award for Best Paperback original : The Last Minute
	1995 Macavity Award for Best First Novel : Do Unto Others
	1994 Agatha Award for Best First Novel : Do Unto Others

Award nominations

	2009 Barry Award for Best Thriller (nominee) : Collision
	2004 Edgar Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : Bet on Red
	2004 Edgar Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : Cut and Run
	2003 Edgar Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : Black Jack Point
	2003 Barry Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : Black Jack Point
	2003 Anthony Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : Black Jack Point
	2002 Anthony Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : A Kiss Gone Bad
	1995 Dilys Award for Best Book (nominee) : Do Unto Others

Jeff Abbott recommends

The Blood We Share (2025)
Morgan Greene
"A suspense author to watch."

Nowhere to Hide (2023)
(Alex Drayce, book 1)
Max Luther
"Relentless, authentic and suspenseful, Nowhere to Hide is an incredible debut, combining high-octane action with emotional depth."

Agent Seventeen (2022)
(Last Man Standing , book 1)
John Brownlow
"SEVENTEEN reinvents the hitman novel. It's a cinematic rollercoaster, full of authentic emotion and high-octane action. The tension explodes off the pages; John Brownlow is a master of suspense."

Before She Was Helen (2020)
Caroline B Cooney
"Caroline B. Cooney is a master of taking a small, common moment-seeing a face on a milk carton, posting a harmless photo-and turning that moment into a thrilling story. In this mystery, Cooney gives us Clemmie-a senior citizen living a long deception, who fights back with intelligence and courage against dangerous foes, both present and past. Before She Was Helen is an emotionally rich page-turner about the lives we want-and the lives we make."

One Small Sacrifice (2019)
(Shadows of New York, book 1)
Hilary Davidson
"One Small Sacrifice is a terrific thriller with a big heart. A smart, compelling examination of guilt, blame, and responsibility that will keep you turning the pages. Hilary Davidson is a rising star of suspense."

The Stranger Inside (2019)
Laura Benedict
"The Stranger Inside is a twisty, compelling thriller. Laura Benedict takes hold of your throat and doesn't let go until the final page."

Blood Orange (2019)
Harriet Tyce
"he debut novel of the year. Harriet Tyce is now on my 'must read' list."

The Robots of Gotham (2018)
Todd McAulty
"An epic novel of man vs. machine, full of action, political intrigue, and unexpected twists. Todd McAulty has given us a fresh, compelling take on life during a robot apocalypse."

Two Girls Down (2018)
(Alice Vega, book 1)
Louisa Luna
"Louisa Luna has written a knockout, read-it-in-one-sitting novel with TWO GIRLS DOWN. Gripping, emotional, and tautly written, with a wonderful cast of memorable characters."

The Take (2018)
(Simon Riske, book 1)
Christopher Reich
"It's To Catch a Thief meets Jason Bourne: a stylish, jet-propelled thriller full of intriguing characters and surprising twists. Simon Riske is a character I'll want to meet again."

The Dime (2017)
(Detective Betty, book 1)
Kathleen Kent
"Gritty and gripping, explosive and emotional, Kathleen Kent's The Dime grabs you from its opening scene and never lets go. Kent tears off the glossy facade of Dallas to show us a dark underbelly of crime. A great start from an exciting new series."

Brain Storm (2016)
(Angela Richman, Death Investigator, book 1)
Elaine Viets
"Elaine Viets’s newest is both a timely medical drama and a compelling mystery. Brain Storm gives us a detailed look at the shattered life of a determined death investigator. Readers will want more of Angela Richman’s adventures."

Silent City (2016)
(Pete Fernandez, book 1)
Alex Segura
"Miami glows hot in this debut - Alex Segura is a name to watch."

Metro (2015)
Stephen Romano
"Cinematic, hyperkinetic, action-packed!."

Impasse (2015)
Royce Buckingham
"A fun, energetic thrill-ride...a modern take on The Count Of Monte Cristo."

Rock Paper Tiger (2010)
(Ellie McEnroe, book 1)
Lisa Brackmann
"Lisa Brackmann's Rock Paper Tiger is a compelling debut that takes you deep into the dangerous, complicated heart of modern China, with a tough and appealing heroine in Ellie."

In Good Faith (2009)
(Joe Dillard, book 2)
Scott Pratt
"A talent to watch."

Free Agent (2009)
(Paul Dark Trilogy , book 1)
Jeremy Duns
"Jeremy Duns offers an entirely original and fascinating take on the classic spy novel in this provocative, fast-paced thriller. He is a compelling new voice in suspense fiction."

A Wedding to Die for (2005)
(Yellow Rose Mysteries, book 2)
Leann Sweeney
"A welcome new voice in mystery fiction."

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