Lisa Unger is a bestselling American author, renowned for her suspense-thriller novels. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and spent her childhood in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom due to her family's frequent moves. These early experiences taught her to be an attentive observer, a skill that would later serve her well in her writing career.
Unger has written numerous novels, including those under the pen name Lisa Misicone. Her main series character is Lydia Strong. She has gained significant recognition for her work, including being a New York Times Bestseller and having her novels translated into 26 different languages. Splitting her time between Florida and New York City, she currently lives with her husband and daughter.
As a highly acclaimed author, Unger has received numerous accolades for her work. She has been nominated for or won several awards, including the Strand Critics, Audie, Hammett, Macavity, ITW Thriller, and Goodreads Choice awards. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor shared by only a select few authors, including Agatha Christie. Her short fiction has been included in The Best American Mystery and Suspense, and her non-fiction work has appeared in various publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Travel+Leisure.
In addition to her writing, Unger is the current co-President of the International Thriller Writers organization. She is a prolific author, with twenty novels published and millions of copies sold worldwide in thirty-three languages. Unger's dedication to her craft and her ability to create captivating thrillers have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a master of suspense.