Jonathan Stone

Jonathan Stone is a renowned author, best known for his Julian Palmer novels. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut and attended Yale University, where he was a Scholar of the House in Fiction Writing. During his time at Yale, Stone also won the English Department's John Hubbard Curtis Prize for Best Imaginative Writing twice.

Stone's personal life is as impressive as his professional accomplishments. He is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. Stone's family is a significant part of his life, and he often draws inspiration from his experiences as a husband and father for his writing.

In addition to his work on the Julian Palmer novels, Stone has published ten novels in total, including Moving Day, The Teller, Two for the Show, Days of Night, and Die Next. Three of his novels are currently optioned to Hollywood, and his short story "Mailman" was selected for Best American Mystery Stories 2016. Stone's work has also been featured in several Mystery Writers of America anthologies, including "Ice Cold - Tales of Intrigue from the Cold War," "The Mystery Box," "When A Stranger Comes to Town," and "Crime Hits Home."

Stone's writing is highly regarded in the literary world, and he has received numerous accolades for his work. His ability to weave complex narratives and create compelling characters has earned him a loyal following of readers and critics alike. Despite his many achievements, Stone remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continually pushing himself to create new and exciting stories that will captivate and engage his audience.
Julian Palmer Books
# Title Year
1 The Cold Truth 1999
2 The Heat of Lies 2000
3 Breakthrough 2003
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Parting Shot 2006
2 Moving Day 2014
3 The Teller 2015
4 Two for the Show 2016
5 Days of Night 2017
6 Die Next 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Dead Letters 2013
Jonathan Stone Anthologies
# Title Year
1 New Haven Noir 2017
2 Crime Hits Home 2022