Alan Russell

Alan Russell is the #1 bestselling author of eighteen mystery and suspense novels, including Burning Man, The Hotel Detective, St. Nick, and A Cold War. Russell’s novels have ranged from whodunits, to comedic capers, to thrillers, to psychological suspense, and have earned him worldwide acclaim.

Publishers Weekly says he is, “One of the best writers in the mystery field today,” with the New York Times proclaiming, “He has a gift for dialogue,” and the Los Angeles Times saying he is, “A crime fiction rara avis.” Russell’s novels have been nominated for most of the major awards in crime fiction, and he has won a Lefty award for the best comedic mystery, a USA Today Critics’ Choice Award, and the Odin Award for Lifetime Achievement.

The 6’ 7” Russell is a former collegiate basketball player. He is a passionate gardener, and enjoys playing tennis and pickleball. Russell lives with his wife, and their pack of rescue dogs, in Encinitas, California.