Meet Jon Land

Recently hailed as "the greatest thriller writer alive today" by Bookviews, screenwriter and novelist Jon Land is the author of 27 books, sixteen of which have been national bestsellers, Jon is published in over fifty countries and six different languages, including German and Japanese. There are currently almost 7 million copies of his books in print.

THE SEVEN SINS: Michael Tiranno, owner of the most glamorous casino in Las Vegas, returns to his roots in the Sicilian mob to track down the terrorists responsible for trying to destroy the city and, along the way, uncovers the fact that he was the target all along.

STRONG ENOUGH TO DIE: Female, fifth generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong follows the trail of the men who tortured her husband to an all-powerful corporation whose nefarious plot threatens the very core of the country.

• "Fiercely intelligent, "Publisher's Weekly wrote of THE WALLS OF JERICHO (1998). "A riveting thriller."

• "Jon Land shows a true feel for detective work and the irony of pursuing elusive principles of justice in a region torn by ancient strifes," proclaimed the New York Times Book Review on A WALK IN THE DARKNESS (2000). "A full-bore thriller."

• "Land stands head and shoulders above his competition," the Boston Book Review said of KEEPERS OF THE GATE (2001).

• "Sweeps along at mach-Ludlum speed," Kirkus Reviews wrote of BLOOD DIAMONDS (2002).

• "Moves at a lightning pace, adding to the excitement of this fascinating and mysterious story," the Providence Journal said of THE BLUE WIDOWS (2003). "Land's storytelling is superb."

• "Land's series seems to gain momentum with every installment," Publisher's Weekly wrote of THE LAST PROPHECY (2004), "and his latest is as timely and extravagantly plotted as ever. Highly entertaining from start to finish."

Jon's latest novel, THE SEVEN SINS, was published in June of 2008 to critical acclaim from both critics ("Gripping," says the Chicago Sun-Times; "Breathless," from Newsday) and fellow bestselling authors like Vince Flynn who called it, "The Godfather reinvented for a new generation." It appeared on a number of national bestseller lists and will be published in paperback this coming June. Jon's next book, STRONG ENOUGH TO DIE, the first in a series featuring female Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong, will be published in May.

Jon Land has more recently turned his talents to screenwriting. His first film, a teen caper-comedy called DIRTY DEEDS, was released theatrically in the summer of 2005 and in DVD in January of 2006. His other current film projects include the psychological-thriller PARANOIA and CHALK (Handpicked Films, Michel Shane) and LUCKY DOG (Gravity Entertainment).

Jon graduated Brown University in 1979 Phi Beta Kappa and Magna cum Laude. He continues his association with Brown as alumni advisor to the Greek System and president of the Brown Faculty Club. He bases his novels and scripts on extensive travel and research, as well as a 20-year career in the martial arts. He is an associate member of the Unites States Special Forces, volunteers frequently in schools to help young people learn to enjoy the process of writing and serves as vice president in charge of marketing for the International Thriller Writers. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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