Stan Parish is a talented author, known for his unique style and natural flair for storytelling. He has worked as a former editor-in-chief at The Wall Street Journal and has contributed to various publications such as Esquire, The New York Times, and Surface. Parish has two books to his name, Down the Shore and Love and Theft, both of which have been praised by critics and readers alike. In addition to his writing, Parish holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he enjoys practicing in his free time.
Love and Theft is a captivating novel that tells the story of two main characters, Alex Cassidy and Diane Alison. Alex is a 41-year-old divorced father with one daughter and a highly successful professional thief. After years of organizing heists in jewelry shops, banks, and casinos, he feels it's time to retire and settle down. On the other hand, Diane is a 46-year-old woman who has been raising her son alone for many years. Her catering business has been doing well, and she feels that a partner would be a good idea since her boy is all grown up. Both characters cross paths, leading to a series of events that make up the storyline of Love and Theft.
Stan Parish has received high praise from several notable authors, including Robert Crais, Christopher Reich, and Cristina Alger. Crais described Parish as having "the stuff" for real, while Reich predicted that he would be the next great American crime novelist. Alger commended Parish for delivering on every level, further solidifying his reputation as a talented author. Publishers Weekly also recognized Parish's potential, stating that he is a thriller writer to watch. Parish currently resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to write and practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.