Author
Peter Swanson
Birth Date
May 26, 1968
(57 Years)
Associated Country
United States
Peter Swanson is an American author known for his bestselling psychological thrillers, often centered on obsession, secrets, and morally complex characters. Before turning to fiction, he studied creative writing and poetry, which influences his tightly structured, suspense-driven style.
His novels, including The Kind Worth Killing and Nine Lives, are recognized for their clever plots, shifting perspectives, and unexpected twists, earning him a strong following among fans of modern suspense.
His novels, including The Kind Worth Killing and Nine Lives, are recognized for their clever plots, shifting perspectives, and unexpected twists, earning him a strong following among fans of modern suspense.
Books
Kill Your Darlings 2025
Thom and Wendy Graves have been married for over twenty-five years. They live in a beautiful Victorian on the north shore of Massachusetts. Wendy is a published poet and Thom teaches English...
A Talent for Murder 2025
Henry Kimball, Book 3
A newlywed librarian begins to suspect the man she married might be a murderer—in this spectacularly twisty and deviously clever psychological thriller by Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling...
Henry Kimball, Book 2
There was always something slightly dangerous about Joan. So, when she turns up at private investigator Henry Kimball’s office asking him to investigate her husband, he can’t help feeling ill at...
Nine Lives 2023
A chilling anonymous list arrives, naming nine people who seem to have nothing in common. No explanation, no warning—just their names, delivered like a quiet threat that something is already in...
Every Vow You Break 2022
Abigail Baskin never thought she would fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He’s a good guy, stable, level-headed, kind—a refreshing change from her previous relationships.
But...
Malcolm Kershaw, Book 1
Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre’s most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack—which he titled “Eight Perfect...
Before She Knew Him 2020
An exquisitely chilling tale of a young suburban wife with a history of psychological instability whose fears about her new neighbor could lead them both to murder . . .
Hen and her husband Lloyd...
Her Every Fear 2018
Growing up, Kate Priddy was always a bit neurotic, experiencing momentary bouts of anxiety that exploded into full blown panic attacks after an ex-boyfriend kidnapped her and nearly ended her life....
Henry Kimball, Book 1
On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very...
A young man living a careful, slightly isolated life is shaken when the woman he once loved unexpectedly reappears after years of silence. She pulls him into a renewed connection that feels familiar,...