Jess Walter is an accomplished American novelist and screenwriter. He has written around eight books, with his work being translated into over 20 languages. His writing spans various genres, including mystery, thriller, nonfiction, literature, and fiction. Walter has received numerous accolades for his work, including being a finalist for the National Book Award in 2006 and winning the Edgar Allan Poe Award in 2005. Additionally, he has been a finalist for the PEN/USA Literary Prize for his fiction and nonfiction writing.
Walter's short fiction has been featured in several prominent publications, such as Harper's, Esquire, Best American Short Stories, and McSweeney's. His essays, journalism, and criticism have also been widely published in esteemed newspapers, including The Washington Post, Playboy, the Los Angeles Times, Details, and Newsweek. Moreover, Walter has writing credits beyond novels and short stories, including co-writing the bestseller play, In Contempt, with Christopher Darden in 1996.
Born in Spokane, Washington, in 1965, Walter began his writing career in 2001. He has published five novels and one nonfiction book, with his most recent works being the story collection, The Angel of Rome (2022), and the national bestselling novel, The Cold Millions (2020). His novel, Beautiful Ruins (2012), was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Walter's writing has been published in more than 30 foreign languages and is known to captivate audiences worldwide. He currently resides in his childhood home of Spokane, Washington, with his wife Anne and their children, Brooklyn, Ava, and Alec.