Dan Fesperman
Dan Fesperman was born on September 15th, 1955 and is currently 70 years old. Dan Fesperman was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Fesperman attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dan Fesperman is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Dan Fesperman has written 9 standalone novels, starting with The Warlord's Son in 2004. The most recently released novel was Pariah, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Dan at this time.
Dan Fesperman has also written the Claire Saylor series which has 3 books including Safe Houses and Winter Work.
Dan Fesperman: Awards & Accolades
Fesperman's books have won multiple awards, Lie in the Dark won the Crime Writer's Association Award, New Blood Dagger Award, in 1999. The Small Boat of Great Sorrows won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, in 2003. The Prisoner of Guantanamo won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 2006. Safe Houses won the RUSA Awards, Adrenaline Award, in 2019.
Dan Fesperman books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Lie in the Dark was nominated for the Barry Award, Best First Novel, in 2000. The Small Boat of Great Sorrows was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2003. The Warlord's Son was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, in 2004. The Prisoner of Guantanamo was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2007. Safe Houses was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Thriller, in 2019 as well as the Crime Writer's Association Award - Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award in 2019. Winter Work was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Thriller, in 2023.
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Dan Fesperman: F.A.Q
When was Dan Fesperman Born? How old is Dan Fesperman?
Dan Fesperman was born on September 15th, 1955. Dan Fesperman is currently 70 years old.
Where was Dan Fesperman Born?
Dan Fesperman was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA and is American.
What book awards has Dan Fesperman won?
Lie in the Dark: Crime Writer's Association Award: New Blood Dagger Award (1999).
The Small Boat of Great Sorrows: Crime Writer's Association Award: Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2003).
The Prisoner of Guantanamo: Hammett Prize: Best Crime Novel (2006).
Safe Houses: RUSA Awards: Adrenaline Award (2019).
What was the first book Dan Fesperman wrote?
The first book written by Dan Fesperman was Lie in the Dark, published in 1999.
What was the most recent book Dan Fesperman wrote?
His most recently released work was Pariah on July 22nd, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Dan Fesperman?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Dan Fesperman book is
Safe Houses. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Safe Houses (8.40)
- Winter Work (8.40)
- The Cover Wife (6.20)
- The Letter Writer (8.00)
- Pariah (5.00)
What genres does Dan Fesperman Write?
Dan Fesperman primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Police Procedural Crime Fiction, Spy / Espionage Thriller, and Political Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Dan Fesperman?
Dan Fesperman does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Dan Fesperman written?
Dan Fesperman has written 14 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Claire Saylor Series, 2 books in the Vlado Petric Series, 9 Standalone Novels.