Philip Friedman is an accomplished American author and New York Times bestselling writer, well-known for his thrilling novels. He has written under his own name, as well as the pen name Philip Chase. Friedman is particularly recognized for his cold war thriller, "Termination Order," which was considered one of the best books of the year and a New York Times Notable Book.
In addition to his thrillers, Friedman is also the co-author of "The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning," a book that introduced Pilates to a wide audience. Vogue magazine called it "one of our favorite exercise books." Writing as Philip Chase, Friedman has penned four thrillers about Bill Kendall and Ron Eisenberg, top-secret military investigators for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His works have been featured on bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times' bestseller lists, where his novels "Reasonable Doubt," "Inadmissible Evidence," and "Grand Jury" spent a total of 26 weeks.
Friedman is not only an author but also an attorney, which lends a sense of accuracy and realism to his legal thrillers. He has a unique understanding of the legal world, which he incorporates into his character-driven dramas. His ability to create relatable and believable characters has earned him a reputation as a talented writer who knows his audience and what they're looking for in a thrilling novel. Friedman's writing has appeared in various publications, including The New York Times, Elle, and The Forward. He is a former member of the National Board of Mystery Writers of America and is a member of the Authors Guild and the Dramatists Guild. He served on the Board of Directors of Learning in Focus, producer of the award-winning American Short Story series. Friedman studied mathematics and other subjects at Princeton University and holds a law degree from NYU.