Dan Fesperman is an accomplished American author and former journalist. His career as a journalist took him to various parts of the world, including three war-torn regions. One such assignment sent him to the besieged city of Sarajevo, an experience that would later inspire the events of his first novel, "Lie in the Dark."
Fesperman is well-known for his thrilling and suspenseful novels. His works are deeply rooted in the crime and thriller genres, showcasing his unique storytelling abilities and sharp attention to detail. His extensive travels have taken him to thirty different countries and three war zones, all of which have provided him with a wealth of inspiration and material for his writing.
Fesperman's debut novel, "Lie in the Dark," won the Crime Writers' Association of Britain's John Creasey Memorial Dagger Award for best first crime novel. This early success was followed by the recognition of his subsequent works, including "The Small Boat of Great Sorrows," which won the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for best thriller, and "The Prisoner of Guantánamo," which received the Dashiell Hammett Award from the International Association of Crime Writers. Despite his numerous accolades, Fesperman remains a humble and grounded individual, continuing to reside in his beloved city of Baltimore.