Peter Abrahams (American author)
Peter Abrahams | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1947 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Known for | Crime fiction novels for adults and young adults |
| Notable work | Lights Out, Reality Check, Echo Falls series, Chet and Bernie series |
Peter Abrahams (born June 28, 1947) is a distinguished American writer known for his work in crime fiction aimed at both adult and young audiences.
His 1994 novel Lights Out received a nomination for the prestigious Edgar Award in the best novel category. In 2011, his book Reality Check earned the Edgar Award for best young adult novel. The debut of the Echo Falls series, Down the Rabbit Hole, was honored with the Agatha Award for best children's/young adult book in 2005. Additionally, his novel The Fan was turned into a film in 1996, featuring Robert De Niro and directed by Tony Scott.
Abrahams acknowledges influences from notable authors such as Vladimir Nabokov, Graham Greene, and Ross Macdonald. He has been praised by Stephen King, who referred to him as "my favorite American suspense novelist."
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Abrahams currently lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts, located on Cape Cod. He completed his education at Williams College in 1968 and is a father to four children, including journalist Rosie Gray.
Echo Falls Mystery Series
The Echo Falls Mysteries are crafted for younger readers and consist of three books: Down the Rabbit Hole (2005), Behind the Curtain (2006), and Into the Dark (2008). The series centers on teenage detective Ingrid Levin-Hill, who draws inspiration from Sherlock Holmes as she unravels various mysteries.
Chet and Bernie Mystery Series
Under the pseudonym Spencer Quinn,[1] Abrahams pens the Chet and Bernie Mysteries. These stories are narrated by Chet, a canine companion working alongside private investigator Bernie Little.
The true identity of Spencer Quinn was initially kept secret but was later uncovered through investigative reporting.[2]
Chet has an official website,[3] as well as a presence on Facebook.
Chet and Bernie Book List:
- Dog On It (2009)
- Thereby Hangs a Tail (2010)
- To Fetch a Thief (2010)
- The Dog Who Knew Too Much (2011)
- A Fistful of Collars (2012)
- A Cat Was Involved (2012 e-book)
- The Sound And The Furry (2013)
- The Iggy Chronicles, Volume One (2013 e-book)
- Paw and Order (2014)
- Tail of Vengeance (2014 e-book)
- Scents and Sensibility (2015)
- Santa 365 (2015 e-book)
- Heart of Barkness (2019)
- Of Mutts and Men (2020)
- Tender Is The Bite (2021)
- It's A Wonderful Woof (2021)
- Bark to the Future (2022)
- Up on the Woof Top (2023)
- A Farewell to Arfs (2024)
All installments are accessible as audiobooks narrated by Jim Frangione.
In addition, Abrahams introduced a new mystery series featuring amateur detective Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a retired widow aged 71 living in Florida:
- 1 Mrs. Plansky's Revenge (2023)
- 2 Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue (2025)
External links
- ↑ Not to be confused with the Spencer Quinn who composed "May Day" for a Mae West album
- ↑ "Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind: Solving the Mystery of Spencer Quinn's True Identity".
- ↑ www.chetthedog.com
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