Daniel Judson is an American author, best known for his series of books, The Agent series, The Gin Palace trilogy, and the Southampton trilogy. Judson has received considerable recognition for his work, including being a four-time finalist and winning the Shamus Award. His novels are primarily fiction, and he has written numerous books in his career.
Judson was born and raised in Connecticut and attended Southampton College. His time in the Hamptons served as inspiration for the setting and characters in his novel, Voyeur. He is a prolific writer, having published thirteen novels, including The Temporary Agent, The Rogue Agent, and The Shadow Agent. His upcoming novel, The Cottage, is set to be released on November 2, 2021.
In addition to The Gin Palace Trilogy and The Southampton Trilogy, Judson has written three standalone thrillers: The Violet Hour, The Betrayer, and Avenged. His novel, The Bone Orchard, published in 2002, received a Shamus Award and Barry Award nomination. The Poisoned Rose, a prequel to The Bone Orchard, also published in 2002, received a Shamus nomination and won the award. The Darkest Place, published in 2006, received a Shamus nomination and has been translated into several languages. The Water's Edge, The Violet Hour, and Voyeur also received Shamus nominations.
Judson's novels have been well-received, earning him recognition and awards. His writing is well-regarded in the fiction community, and his books have been popular with readers. Judson's ability to create engaging and suspenseful stories has earned him a loyal following of readers who eagerly anticipate his next novel.