Toni Halleen
Toni Halleen was born in the Midwest,. Halleen attended Mount Holyoke College where they received a B.A. in Women’s Studies and University of Minnesota where they received a Juris Doctor degree.
Toni Halleen is probably best known for their Standalone Novels. There are currently 2 novels available. The first standalone was released in 2021 with the novel The Surrogate. The most recently released novel was The Good Samaritan which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Toni at this time.
The Surrogate is a thought-provoking novel that will stay with you well after you finish reading it. Halleen's writing is both literary and suspenseful. The book earned praise from
Michael Elias, author of
You Can Go Home Now, who said "Toni Halleen does two things brilliantly; she writes a heart-wrenching story of a couple who hire a surrogate to carry their baby - and then turns that story into an unputdownable tale of psychological suspense. An amazing achievement!"
Patry Francis, bestselling author of
All The Children Are, also had high praise saying "The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut, centering on a vulnerable newborn, and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!"
In addition to her work as an author, Halleen worked for many years as an employment law attorney. Toni's short fiction has been published in Structo, Wigleaf, Gravel, the Star Tribune, and elsewhere.
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Toni Halleen: F.A.Q
Where was Toni Halleen Born?
Toni Halleen was born in the Midwest.
What was the first book Toni Halleen wrote?
The first book written by Toni Halleen was The Surrogate, published in 2021.
What was the most recent book Toni Halleen wrote?
Their most recently released work was The Good Samaritan on March 4th, 2025.
Will there be any more books by Toni Halleen?
Toni Halleen does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Toni Halleen written?
Toni Halleen has written 2 books. All of their books are Standalone Novels.