The Crooked Street

by Brian Freeman

  My first reader on every book is my wife, Marcia. She is wonderful at challenging my preconceived notions about the characters and the story, and she makes sure that my vision for the book makes it onto the page. My other advance reader is Ann Sullivan, who adds her own extremely helpful perspective on the first draft. Marcia and Ann both play a huge role in shaping the books.

  My agent in New York, Deborah Schneider, has been a determined ally and advocate for the last fifteen years. I’m always grateful to her and her colleagues for helping me navigate the world of publishing.

  Of course, I am especially grateful to you, the readers, for coming along with me on this ride and for taking Frost Easton, Jonathan Stride, Cab Bolton, and my other characters into your hearts. Thank you!

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Photo © 2009 by Martin Hoffsten

  Brian Freeman is a bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Frost Easton and Jonathan Stride series. His books have been sold in forty-six countries and translated into twenty-two languages. His stand-alone thriller Spilled Blood was named Best Hardcover Novel in the International Thriller Writers Awards, and his novel The Burying Place was a finalist for the same honor. The Night Bird, the first book in the Frost Easton series, was one of the top twenty Kindle bestsellers of 2017. Brian is widely acclaimed for his vivid “you are there” settings, from San Francisco to the Midwest, and for his complex, engaging characters and twist-filled plots.

  Brian lives in Minnesota with his wife, Marcia. For more information on the author and his books, visit www.bfreemanbooks.com.