The truth about marijuana, mental illness, and violence. Discover the world of alex berenson and john wells in the faithful spy 2006, the ghost war 2008, the silent man 2009, the midnight house 2010, the secret soldier 2011, the shadow patrol 2012, the night ranger 20, the. Scientists are calling out alex berensons reefer madness. As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraqwhere he was stationed for three monthsto the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial. The faithful spy, by alex berenson the new york times. The first novel in the series, the faithful spy, won the 2007 edgar award for best first novel. Feb 28, 2015 less than 10 years and eight novels since his first work of fiction, former new york times reporter alex berenson has created a franchise that stands among the best in the field his main. While the cover art hasnt been revealed yet berenson has promised to show it off soon, we do have some official plot details. Alex berenson was born in new york in 1973 and grew up in englewood, n. Maybe its time for spy hero john wells to call it quits.
Alex berenson is giving away a signed copy of his new novel of all the contests ive seen authors and publishers doing, this is one is by far the most interesting alex berenson took to his official facebook page on monday to offer his fans a chance at reading his forthcoming john wells novel, the prisoner, ahead of its january. In his short writing career, alex has written a total of ten books. Jun 26, 2016 alex berenson, the bestselling author of the highly acclaimed john wells series, recently took to his social media accounts to announce his next book, the prisoner. Berensons book have been met with critical claim as his first novel the faithful spy was the number one new york times paperback bestseller in. The latest thriller from the new york timesbestselling author of twelve days, alex berenson. As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraqwhere he was stationed for three monthsto the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of bernard madoff. Below is a list of all alex berenson books he has written. Currently, the author lives in new york where he works on his next book. A story torn from todays headlines new york times reporter alex berenson has drawn upon his experience covering the occupation in iraq to write the most gripping and chillingly plausible thriller of the post911 era. Fischler, known as the hockey maven, shares his knowledge, humor and insight with readers each wednesday. American author alex berenson is famous for his series if books involving john wells, the cia agent.
Alex berenson born january 6, 1973 is a former reporter for the new york times and the author of several thriller novels and a book on. As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraq where he was stationed for three months to the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of bernard madoff. Alex berenson wiki, net worth, height, age, bio, facts. Welcome to the official fan page for the john wells novels. Alex berenson berenson, alex used books, rare books and new books. He burst on to the scene in 2006 with his edgar award winning first novel, the faithful spy.
The counterfeit agent by alex berenson the boston globe. After saving the nation from a devastating attack, john wells returns berensons next novel the ghost war. John wells has just barely managed to stop an operation. Browse audiobooks written by alex berenson sorted by best. Over the next two weeks, were going to run a roundtable on berensons book, starting with my response and then featuring points writers and friends isaac.
Alex berenson announces 12th john wells novel, the deceivers. This post comes from brooks hudson, contributing editor and a phd candidate in history at southern illinois university. Alex lives in upstate new york with his wife and daughter. The truth about marijuana, mental illness, and violence has been met with vocal critiques and admiration, and we here at points wanted to respond. Alex berenson is a former new york times reporter and awardwinning novelist. What sets aside the night ranger from other thrillers set in exotic locales is the abundance of credible detail berenson offers up, from a snapshot of kenyan bureaucracy and a portrayal of somali bandit gangs to discussions of weaponry and the tactics of handtohand fighting. Alex berenson lives with his wife, jacqueline berenson, a forensic psychiatrist and researcher at columbia university, and their two children, lucy and ezra, in. The main character is complex, the writing language is very accessible and straightforward, and the plot is as actionpacked as it can be. In the aftermath of the failed attack, the nation is left. Alex berenson is a novelist and a former new york times reporter. Today we bring you the third installment of our roundtable on alex berensons new book tell your children. Jan 16, 2019 reefer madness makes a lastditch comeback. Sigrid estrada a twostar general is more or less calling me a traitor live on cnn.
Alex berenson, author of the book tell your children. Alex berenson joined me today to discuss his new john wells novel. It is the newest book in the alex berenson nonfiction books. Alex berensons the midnight house is a terrific cerebral thriller about the cia, afpak aka al qaeda, afghanistan, and pakistan, and a secret cia prison site in poland. In 1996, he became one of the first employees at, the. A former reporter for the denver post and the new york times, he covered topics ranging from the occupation of. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Alex berensons twelve days tweet email print alex berenson joins me today to talk about his incredibly timely novel, the ninth in the john wells series, this one dealing with an american response to the iranian nuclear program. Shop amongst our popular books, including 8, the silent patient, dans son silence and more from alex michaelides. The prisoner will follow this years the wolves, and scheduled to be released on january 31, 2017. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. After graduating from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, he joined the denver post as a reporter. The 12 novels of alex berensons thrilling john wells spy series.
By alan cheuse globe correspondent, february 11, 2014, 12. Less than 10 years and eight novels since his first work of fiction, former new york times reporter alex berenson has created a franchise that stands among the best in the field his main. As a reporter for the new york times, alex berenson has covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraq to the flooding of new orleans to the travails of the pharmaceutical industry. If you love spy thrillers, reading the alex berenson books in order will feel really rewarding. Feb 10, 2015 alex berensons twelve days tweet email print alex berenson joins me today to talk about his incredibly timely novel, the ninth in the john wells series, this one dealing with an american response to the iranian nuclear program. What alex berensons new book gets wrong about marijuana, psychosis, and violence. Now comes alex berenson, a reporter at the new york times, to redress the imbalance with his first novel, the faithful spy. The faithful spy is a sharp, explosive story by an author who truly knows his territory.
He graduated from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, and. The second explosive thriller from the no 1 international bestselling author of the faithful spy john wells book 2 26mar2009 by alex berenson. In 2006, the faithful spy, his debut novel, won the edgar award from the mystery writers of america for best first novel. A new book about marijuana was released earlier this month. Former new york times reporter alex berenson puts his superior research skills to work in the 12 novels of the john wells spy series, which cover the gamut of. As a reporter for the new york times, alex berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraq to the flooding of new orleans to the financial crimes of bernie madoff. This is alex berensons ninth novel featuring john wells. He graduated from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics. Browse audiobooks written by alex berenson sorted by.
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