Jeff Abbott
Jeff Abbott
Bestselling suspense novels about ordinary people in extraordinary danger

Male
101 years old
AUSTIN, TEXAS
United States



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    Jeff Abbott's Interests
Generalsuspense novels and films, Hitchcock films, college baseball. And I need to get back into yoga but I'm not making the time for it, more fool me.
MusicMiles Davis, John Coltrane, Prince, Coldplay, Moby, U2, Green Day, Kate Bush, The White Stripes, Lucinda Williams, Mahler, Bach, Oasis, John Powell, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Nickel Creek, Massive Attack, Aimee Mann, Everything but the Girl, Matisyahu, Son Volt, REM, Depeche Mode, Thievery Corporation, Sarah McLachlan, Damien Rice, Muse
Moviesanything by Hitchcock! --but especially North by Northwest, The 39 Steps, Vertigo, or The Birds; The Bourne films, Pirates of the Carribean (favorite action film), Lost in Translation, Moulin Rouge, Pulp Fiction, Three Days of the Condor, Marathon Man
Television24, Alias, Reno 911, Seinfeld, Firefly, Family Guy, Survivor
BooksAmong suspense novelists: my own (kidding). Harlan Coben, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Ross Thomas, Robert Ludlum, Patricia Highsmith, Laura Lippman, Eric Ambler, Jan Burke, Elmore Leonard, John D. MacDonald, Ruth Rendell, Daniel Stashower, Joseph Finder and probably plenty I'm forgetting at the moment Also: Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, Raymond Carver, Eudora Welty, Katherine Anne Porter, Flannery O'Connor, Umberto Eco, Neal Stephenson.
Heroesmy parents, my grandmother. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Eric Ambler

     Jeff Abbott's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Education:College graduate
Occupation:writer

   Jeff Abbott's Schools
Rice University
Houston, TX
Graduated: 1985
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: English
Minor: History
 

1981 to 1985

   Jeff Abbott's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
suspense novelist who writes about ordinary people in extraordinary danger
Publishing - Business - Merchandiser
love to network with booksellers to help them sell more
Publishing - Business - Buyer
love to network with booksellers to help them sell more

   Jeff Abbott's Companies
IBM
Austin, TX US
Manager, Worldwide Communications
Tivoli

1991-1998
Vignette
Austin, TX US
Director, Marketing Communications

1998-1999
nFusion
Austin, TX US
VP, Creative Director

2000-2003



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I'm a bestselling suspense author with nine books published. My last book, PANIC, was a recent bestseller in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland and Australia. It's been optioned for film by The Weinstein Company, with Richard Shepard (of The Matador) set to direct. It's also been nominated for a Thriller Award for Best Novel, given by the International Thriller Writers. PANIC was released in paperback in the US on August 1, 2006.

My ninth novel, FEAR, was released in the US August 17, 2006 and just came out in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. My US publisher is Dutton/NAL (part of Penguin/Putnam); my UK publisher is Little, Brown UK. My books are also published in Japan, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, China, Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, Norway, Estonia, Romania, and Thailand. I'm a three-time nominee for the Edgar Award, given by Mystery Writers of America, a two-time nominee for the Anthony Award, and a past winner of the Agatha Award and the Macavity Award (given by the largest mystery readers organization, Mystery Readers International.) My short fiction has been included in the Best American Mystery Stories annual collection. My website is:

www.jeffabbott.com

Praise for Jeff's work:

"Jeff Abbott is the new name in suspense."--New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

"A superior, fast-paced thriller. .white-knuckled suspense that's extremely hard to put down."--Publishers' Weekly

"Panic is a ride down the roaring rapids. Jeff Abbott has put together a hell of a page-turner."--New York Ties bestselling author Michael Connelly

"Edge of your seat quotient: sky-high."--Entertainment Weekly

"Those who disparage page-turners seldom appreciate what it takes to pull off a really good one, such as Abbott's engrossing hardcover debut...with skilled handling of riveting action sequences, plot twists, and camera angles, all converging at breakneck speed, Abbott whips these simple ingredients into a near-perfect thriller that may indeed result in physical distress akin to panic for anyone trying to put the thing down before the last bullet flies. Fans of Harlan Coben, Lee Child, Joseph Finder, or John Grisham—anyone who enjoys a wild ride on a bumpy road—can cheer the arrival of our latest master of the fine art of the page-turner. Highly recommended." —Booklist

"Compulsively readable...an engaging page-turner that makes for fast and enjoyable reading." —Chicago Sun-Times

"The plotting is nothing short of brilliant. It reads like a rocket-propelled roller coaster ride, and the surprises are genuine surprises, especially the stunner at the end. Evan Casher is an intriguing, layered character, but Abbott doesn't let his deft characterizations get in the way of his plot or slow the story. With Panic Abbott can safely take his seat alongside Harlan Coben, Dan Brown and John LeCarre. He's that good." —Mark Terry, The Oakland Press

Click here to see PANIC on Amazon UK

Click here to see PANIC on Amazon

Click here to see FEAR on Amazon

Click here to listen to an excerpt from PANIC

Who I'd like to meet:
Readers who love a gripping story, booksellers and librarians, writers, filmmakers and film buffs, creative types--smart and cool and fun people. Obviously, that's YOU.

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Amy





Jun 22 2009 3:53 PM

Thank you for the add!
Borders San Francisco





May 11 2009 6:29 PM

Thanks for adding us :)
goskaw





May 11 2009 6:29 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
I am very pleased that it has been added to your circle of friends.
Greetings from Poland!
Autumn





Apr 6 2009 12:52 AM

Thank you for being a friend.
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Dark Matter™





Mar 24 2009 2:23 AM

Thank you.
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Mar 24 2009 3:04 AM

Hi Jeff!

Many thanks and all the best from both of us...

Kim and Hawke
IN THE DARK OF THE SUN
Author J. J. Hebert


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Mar 13 2009 12:09 AM

Thanks for being a member of the Worldwide Fiction Writer's Group (http://groups. myspace. com/wfwg). Since October 26, 2006, we've grown from 1 member to 424. Pretty solid growth . . . but until recently, the forum has been fairly unsteady. I'm wondering if you could help me change that, please? Many "newbies" have joined lately and are looking for advice and mentors. You veterans, please stop by and offer advice often and freely. And you "newbies," please drop by often and be thankful for the advice received. Together, let's make 2009 the year of increased activity in the W.F.W.G. forum.

By the way, I'd love to learn more about you (and help you any way I can!). Please feel free to e-mail me anytime at jjhebert@gmail.com (put "W.F.W.G. member:Top priority" in the subject line) or you can join my "Email List" on www. jjhebert. net to learn about me (my novel's coming out in July)! Talk to you soon, and let's make 2009 a HUGE year for W.F.W.G.
and all of its members!
Diane Fanning, Crime Writer





Feb 28 2009 1:35 AM

Finally read COLLISION. You get even better with every single book. And, man, do you write a mean chase scene.
Thanks for the excellent read!
The Mercies





Feb 24 2009 4:48 AM

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Feb 15 2009 5:59 PM

Thanks for the add. Be sure to read the latest book reviews on our blog.

Let me know if there’s anything we can do for you--a book review, interview, press release, editing or proofreading.

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Feb 16 2009 5:22 AM

Do you like FREE STUFF? Of course you do, especially in this economy! If you join my Email List on www. jjhebert. net, you'll be among the first to receive information regarding giveaways (FREE STUFF. SERIOUSLY, NO SCAM HERE), book releases, appearances, and contests. What are you waiting for? Join the Email List! If you can't figure it out, don't panic. Just send me a message including your email address and I'll personally add you to the list.
FLICKER WARRIORS





Feb 6 2009 6:11 AM

Hello Jeff!

Thanks much for the friendship and for joining in on the fun at Flicker!










Paul





Jan 30 2009 7:38 PM

An news on if panic will ever make it from paper to silver screen?

Reading it is like seeing it so its practically a perfect novel to take from papeer to screen easily.

x
Shadow Forest Authors





Jan 30 2009 5:06 PM

Thanks for joining us on Shadow Forest Authors myspace. Together we can make a huge difference.

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Eleanor Everett





Jan 14 2009 5:53 PM

That's what friends are for.

Your friend,
Ellie
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Jan 14 2009 11:24 PM

Thanks for adding Jetpack Comics!
Be sure to hit up JetpackComics. com!
and if you're a Joe Hill fan, you'll want to get your hands on this exclusive LOCKE AND KEY #1 variant for the new ongoing series, limited to 1000!
Manuel Pereira da Silva





Dec 29 2008 12:31 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT Pereira da Silva Art Gallery


Rebecca Sinclair





Jan 1 2009 11:10 AM





Happy New Year! Raising a glass and toasting to your health, happiness & a very satisfying 2009! :)

~ Reb
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Dec 17 2008 10:47 PM

Thanks for the add, Jeff!

We posted a new trailer on our profile page and would love your feedback.

Best,
Eric
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Dec 19 2008 3:26 PM

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

May your holidays be safe, happy and filled with family and friends.

Lynda
CHARLIE RENNE..The Write Stuff





Dec 14 2008 2:53 AM

Hello Jeff...It's great to have you in my circle of friends...I hope all of your days are grand...Charlie Renne
Destiny Booze, Novelist





Dec 12 2008 6:39 PM

May you have a joyous holiday full of love, laughter and happiness!

Destiny
www. destinybooze. com

Make-believe is more than a child's game!
ACTOR ROGER ONEIL





Dec 11 2008 5:00 AM

Hey Jeff keep up the good work,ur book Collision look good
krystal waters





Dec 3 2008 4:34 PM

Hi Jeff, I haven't talked to you in awhile, looks like your books are selling well! That's great and I wish you much success!

Krystal Waters
Elizabeth Zelvin





Nov 30 2008 6:56 PM

Hi Jeff! Wishing you an abundant and joyful holiday season. :)
Liz
PS I'm celebrating my deal with St. Martin's for Death Will Help You Leave Him, the follow-up to Death Will Get You Sober.
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