Joseph Finder
Joseph Finder was born on October 6th, 1958 and is currently 67 years old. Joseph Finder was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Finder attended Yale University where he received an M.A. Russian Studies.
Joseph Finder is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Joseph Finder has written 13 standalone novels, starting with The Moscow Club in 1991. The most recently released novel was The Oligarch's Daughter, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Joseph at this time.
Joseph Finder has also written the Nick Heller series which has 4 books including Vanished and Buried Secrets.
Joseph Finder: Awards & Accolades
Joseph Finder won the International Thriller Writers Award, Spotlight Guest, in 2022.
Finder's books have also won multiple awards, Company Man won the Barry Award, Best Thriller, in 2006 as well as the Gumshoe Award - Best Thriller Novel in 2006. Killer Instinct won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Novel, in 2007. Guilty Minds won the Barry Award, Best Thriller, in 2017.
The following novels by Joseph Finder were also nominated for these awards:
- Paranoia: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2004). Barry Award, Best Thriller (2005).
- Killer Instinct: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2007).
- Power Play: Gumshoe Award, Best Thriller Novel (2008).
- Vanished: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2010).
- Buried Secrets: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2012).
- FaceOff: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2015).
- Suspicion: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2015). International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2015).
- House on Fire: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Suspense Thriller (2020). Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2021).
- The Oligarch's Daughter: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2026).
Joseph Finder: TV/Movies Based on Books
The novel High Crimes was adapted into a movie in 2002. This PG-13 flick starred Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman.
In 2013, the Barry Award-nominated novel Paranoia was made into a movie. It starred Liam Hemsworth and Harrison Ford.
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- Brian Freeman, author of the Jonathan Stride Series.
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Joseph Finder: F.A.Q
When was Joseph Finder Born? How old is Joseph Finder?
Joseph Finder was born on October 6th, 1958. Joseph Finder is currently 67 years old.
Where was Joseph Finder Born?
Joseph Finder was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA and is American.
What awards has Joseph Finder won?
Joseph Finder has won the following awards: Spotlight Guest at the International Thriller Writers Award (2022).
What book awards has Joseph Finder won?
Company Man:
Barry Award: Best Thriller (2006),
Gumshoe Award: Best Thriller Novel (2006).
Killer Instinct: International Thriller Writers Award: Best Novel (2007).
Guilty Minds:
Barry Award: Best Thriller (2017).
What was the first book Joseph Finder wrote?
The first book written by Joseph Finder was Red Carpet, published in 1983.
What was the most recent book Joseph Finder wrote?
His most recently released work was The Oligarch's Daughter on January 28th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Joseph Finder?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Joseph Finder book is
Vanished. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Vanished (7.58)
- Buried Secrets (8.10)
- Guilty Minds (8.89)
- House on Fire (7.91)
- The Fixer (8.42)
What genres does Joseph Finder Write?
Joseph Finder primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Detective Mystery, Spy / Espionage Thriller, and Political Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by Joseph Finder?
Joseph Finder 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 Joseph Finder written?
Joseph Finder has written 22 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Nick Heller Series, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 13 Standalone Novels, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 2 books in the Harold Middleton Series.