Gabriel Valjan is an award-winning author known for his crime fiction and historical mysteries. He writes "The Company Files" and "The Shane Cleary Mysteries," both published by Level Best Books. His work has earned critical acclaim, including nominations for the Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Silver Falchion awards. Valjan received the 2021 Macavity Award for Best Short Story and the Shamus Award for Best Private Investigator in 2023 and 2024, solidifying his reputation in the genre.
A member of the Historical Novel Society, International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, Valjan blends meticulous research with gripping storytelling. His novels often explore themes of intrigue, espionage, and moral complexity, reflecting his deep engagement with historical and contemporary crime narratives. Based in Boston, he shares his life with a tuxedo cat named Munchkin. Valjan continues to captivate readers with his richly layered plots and compelling characters.
Company Files Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Good Man
2017
2
The Naming Game
2019
3
The Devil's Music
2021
Roma Books
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Title
Year
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1
Roma, Underground
2012
2
Wasp's Nest
2012
3
Threading the Needle
2013
4
Turning to Stone
2015
5
Corporate Citizen
2016
6
Five Before Rome
2020
Shane Cleary Mystery Books
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Title
Year
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1
Dirty Old Town
2020
2
Symphony Road
2021
3
Hush Hush
2022
4
Liar's Dice
2023
5
The Big Lie
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
Elysian Fields
2020
2
Burnt Ends
2021
3
C.O.D.
2022
4
Satan's Spit
2024
Grifter's Song Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Concrete Smile ( By: Frank Zafiro)
2019
2
People Like Us (By: J.D. Rhoades)
2019
3
The Whale ( By: Lawrence Kelter)
2019
4
The Movie Makers ( By: Gary Phillips)
2019
5
Lost in Middle America (By: Colin Conway)
2019
6
Come the Apocalypse (By: Frank Zafiro)
2019
7
Losing Streak (By: Jim Wilsky)
2019
8
Gone Dead on You (By: Eryk Pruitt)
2020
9
Upgrade ( By: Asa Maria Bradley)
2020
10
The Money Block (By: Holly West)
2020
11
The Sound of Breaking Bones (By: Eric Beetner)
2020
12
Still Life with Suitcase (By: Scott Eubanks)
2020
13
Down Comes the Night ( By: Frank Zafiro)
2020
14
The Reckoner (By: Frank Zafiro)
2021
15
The Rule of Thirds (By: Matt Phillips)
2021
16
The Down and Out (By: Lawrence Maddox)
2021
17
Travel Money (By: Jonathan J. Brown)
2021
18
Rocky Mountain Lie (By: Michael Pool)
2021
19
Open Up Your Heart (By: Carmen Jaramillo)
2021
20
Ride Like Hell (By: S.A. Cosby)
2021
21
The Alpha Whisperer (By: Frank Zafiro)
2021
22
Dracula Wine (By: David Housewright)
2021
23
Diamond Dogs
2022
24
Dusty and Bent (By: Trey R. Barker)
2022
25
Concrete and Cocaine (By: Vincent Zandri)
2022
26
The Low White Plain (By: Paul J. Garth)
2022
27
Dangerous to Know ( By: Hilary Davidson)
2022
28
Madam Tomahawk (By: Nick Kolakowski)
2023
29
Good For It (By: T.G. Wolff)
2023
30
Outfoxed (By: Jeffery Hess)
2023
31
Somewhere Outside Salvation (By: James D.F. Hannah)