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Lisa Unger

Lisa Unger

Hi, I'm Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of DIE FOR YOU.

Like most writers, reading was my first love and it remains a major passion in my life. The only books you will find on my shelf are books that I have adored, been inspired by, or written myself! I hope you find some books here that inspire you, too!

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  • FL, USA
  • member since October 12 2007

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  1. Lisa Unger

    Lisa Unger edited the summary of Lisa Unger Wednesday, November 11 2009.

    •  Lisa Unger is an award winning New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her novels have been published in over 26 countries around the world.

      She was born in New Haven, Connecticut (1970) but grew up in the Netherlands, England and New Jersey. A graduate of the New School for Social Research, Lisa spent many years living and working in New York City. She then left a career in publicity to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time author. And now lives in Florida with her husband and daughter.

      Her writing has been hailed as “masterful” (St. Petersburg Times), “sensational” (Publishers Weekly) and “sophisticated” (New York Daily News) with “gripping narrative and evocative, muscular prose” (Associated Press).

      Novels:

      DIE FOR YOU (2009)
      Good Housekeeping "Book Pick", Good Morning America & Parade "Great Summer Read", Today show "Top Summer Pick".

      BLACK OUT (2008)
      Florida Book Awards Medal, finalist for Prix Polar International Award, Today show "Top 10" Summer Read, BookSense Notable and optioned for film by Austin Chick (August, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead), Barbara De Fina (Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Color of Money) and Andrew Kletjian.

      SLIVER OF TRUTH (2007)
      Sequel to Beautiful Lies, BookSense Pick and Doubleday Bookclub Main Selection.

      BEAUTIFUL LIES (2006)
      International Book of the Month, BookSense Pick, Amazon.com's Top 10 Thriller and finalist for "Best Novel" by the International Thriller Writers.

      Praise for Lisa Unger's books:

      "Riveting."
      —Harlan Coben

      "Sexy."
      —Lee Child

      "Stunning."
      —Tess Gerritsen

      "Powerful."
      —Lisa Gardner

      “Elegant.”
      —Joseph Finder

      “Engaging"
      —Entertainment Weekly

      "Harrowing."
      —People

      “Surprising.”
      —Cosmopolitan

      “Lip-Smacking Good"
      —Chicago Tribune

      "Gasp-Worthy"
      —Miami Herald

      "Compulsive."
      —New York Daily News

      "Outstanding."
      —Roanoke Times

      "Satisfying breathlessness."
      —San Francisco Chronicle

      "Intriguing."
      —Sun-Sentinel
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  2. Lisa Unger

    Lisa Unger edited the bio of Lisa Unger Wednesday, November 11 2009.

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