Order of Allen Eskens Books

USA Today bestselling crime thriller novelist Allen Eskens brings a unique blend of legal expertise and literary craftsmanship to his gripping fiction. Raised in Missouri's hill country, Eskens pursued an impressive educational journey that would later inform his writing career, earning a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota, followed by a law degree from Hamline University. He further honed his storytelling skills through the M.F.A. program at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

For a quarter-century, Eskens worked as a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota, experience that lends authentic depth to his novels. He burst onto the literary scene in 2014 with his debut novel The Life We Bury, launching what would become a celebrated writing career. His compelling storytelling has earned him prestigious recognition, including the Barry Award, Rosebud Award, and Silver Falchion Award, along with multiple finalist positions for other notable honors.

Eskens continues to write from Minnesota, where he resides with his wife, Joely. Below is a list of Allen Eskens' books in order of when they were originally published: