Brett Battles is a successful American author, best known for his action-adventure and thriller novels, including spy thrillers. His work has captivated readers with compelling storylines and complex characters. Battles finds inspiration in a variety of sources, citing authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, and Stephen King as major influences.
Throughout his career, Battles has received considerable critical acclaim for his work. His debut novel, The Cleaner, was a resounding success, winning the 2008 Barry Award for the best Thriller and the 2008 Shamus Award for the Best Debut novel. This was just the beginning of Battles' award-winning streak, as his second book, The Deceived, went on to win the Barry Award for the best thriller in 2009. His work has also earned him other Barry nominations for The Silenced, the fourth book in the Quinn Series.
Battles has written over thirty novels, including the Jonathan Quinn series, the Logan Harper series, and the Project Eden series. He is also the coauthor, with Robert Gregory Browne, of the Alexandra Poe series. His accolades include being a New York Times bestselling author, a Barry Award winner, and a founding member of Killer Year. Battles is a dedicated writer who is committed to his craft and continues to captivate audiences with his thrilling novels. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers and resides in Ventura County, California.