If youre on the hunt for some exhilarating new mystery or thriller novels, check out these books to read if you like greg iles. Fans of the genre have likely read popular releases like the penn cage and mississippi series. New york times bestselling author greg iles to sign copies of. This book also became a new york times bestseller, and john grisham nominated greg iles for this book, which turned into the mississippi authors award for fiction for the author. Before greg iles began his writing career, he was a musician. The endgame is at hand for penn cage, his family, and the enemies bent on destroying them in this revelatory volume in the epic trilogy set in modernday natchez, mississippi greg iles epic tale of love and honor, hatred and revenge that explores how the sins of the past continue to haunt the present. Greg iles is the bestselling author of the natchez burning trilogy, set in. His first novel, the thriller spandau phoenix, became the first of fourteen new york times bestsellers. He spent his youth in natchez, mississippi, and graduated from the university of mississippi in 1983. Iles novels have been made into films and published. Greg iles, whose thriller natchez burning enters the hardcover fiction list at no. He began writing his first novel, spandau phoenix, about a.
Greg iles born 1960 is a novelist who lives in mississippi. Greg iles spent most of his youth in natchez, mississippi. His first novel, spandau phoenix, was the first of thirteen new york times bestsellers, and his new trilogy continues the story of penn cage, protagonist of the quiet game, turning angel, and. These novels are going to feature his character penn cage and the first book entitled, natchez burning will be published early. New york times bestselling author greg iles will visit fort knoxs barr memorial library on monday, march 11, at noon to sign copies of his newest novel, cemetery road, as. Download audiobooks matching keywords greg iles to your device. To continue reading, get the full word biography in greg iles books in order. With piercing insight, narrative prowess, and a masterful ability to blend history and imagination, new york times bestselling author greg iles illuminates the brutal history of the american.
We have details about all of his novels, so it doesnt matter if youve been a fan of his writing since his first novel in 1993 or came across his work more recently, we have all the information you need. This despite the fact that his first book, published in 1993, hit the new york times bestseller list. Mississippi blood is the enthralling conclusion to a breathtaking trilogy seven years in the making one that has kept readers on the edge of their seats. According to the bio on his website, greg iles spent most of his youth in natchez, mississippi. Bibliography this lists his stories in alphabetical order. Natchez burning author greg iles discusses the bone. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. This is quite an achievement for a writer who started out writing song lyrics. Penn cage series, natchez burning trilogy, mississippi books, world war ii books, all standalone novels and nonfiction, plus a greg iles biography. His family has been torn apart and his father made a fugitive after being accused of murdering an africanamerican. Iles was born in 1960 in stuttgart, germany, where his physician father ran the u. Greg iles books in order on may 1, 1993, greg iles published his first book spandau phoenix.
Iless first novel, spandau phoenix, was published in 1993 and was an instant hit. The best of greg iles your favorite novel by greg iles. Greg broke the formula adhered to by most commercial novelists when he began to write in a variety of genres. Books in order this page has a list of greg iles books in order by publication date.
In 2011, iles was involved in a car accident and had to have part of a leg amputated. Greg iles concludes his spectacular natchez burning trilogy. His latest book, natchez burning, pulls from true stories of the racial violence that gripped the state 50 years ago. Will jennings is a successful young doctor in jackson, mississippi, with a thriving. Check out the interactive natchez burning trilogy map. Greg iles book list welcome to greg iles book list. He was born at the peak of cold war in germany city of stuttgart, but later moved into mississippi and attained american nationality. The complete list of greg iless novels with descriptions and reading orders. It was during the recovery from this accident that he wrote a new trilogy of books. Mar 01, 2019 the reemergence of greg iles was one of the more heartening literary events of recent years. He began writing his first novel, spandau phoenix, about a nazi war criminal. May 18, 2014 greg iles, whose thriller natchez burning enters the hardcover fiction list at no. The car accident resulted in the loss of part of his right leg.
Greg iles born in 1960, is a germanborn author of several novels, including many new york times bestsellers. Greg iles, a bestselling american novelist raised in mississippi, first gained notice for his smart, whatif storylines based on world war ii scenarios. Greg iles, cemetery road author, talks about latest novel, book tour. If you love greg iless books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a. The electrifying second installment of the natchez burning trilogy by no. This was the first of two books set during world war two, before he started to write other types of novels, many of which were based in mississippi the state where he grew up. I own copies of all of greg s books, i hope he will continue to write. As mentioned above, iles has written a new trilogy, which is slated for a 2014 release, and he has since coauthored a novel called hard listening with other. Iles was born in germany in 1960, where his father ran the us embassy medical clinic during the height of the cold war. Gregg hurwitz is a critically acclaimed american crime novelist and comic book writer. And this writer in residence is having trouble with his book, but anyway, the wife of the dean, kinda catty, in a catty way, he says hes.
New standalone novel from greg iles coming in 2019. It was his first book and it got on the new york times best sellers list. The penn cage book series by greg iles includes books the quiet game, turning angel, the devils punchbowl, and several more. Greg iles calls himself a 20year overnight success story. Greg s novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and published in more than thirtyfive countries worldwide. Iles, for those who dont know, survived a horrendous 2011 car crash that resulted in a ruptured. Greg iles in 2011 had just about completed a new novel, natchez burning, when a tragedy dramatically changed not only the book but the bestselling authors entire outlook on life.
Jul 21, 2014 greg iles sets his thrillers in the antebellum river city of natchez, miss. After graduating from university of mississippi in 1983, iles founded the band frankly scarlet. Iles novel 24 hours was adapted into a 2002 film, which was renamed trapped. John grisham, morgan freeman, archie manning, jimmy buffett, hugh freeze, dan mullen, kathryn stockett, greg iles, and many other mississippians appeal to change the state flag. Most of iles novels are standalone, rather than being part of series.
A searing tale of racial hatreds and redemption in the modern south, courtesy of southern storyteller extraordinaire iles the devils punchbowl, 2009, etc. By now, if some readers still havent heard of the author greg iles, his book 24 hours, published in 2000, made sure they all did. Born in stuttgart, germany in 1960, greg iles grew up in natchez, mississippi and graduated from the university of mississippi. Iles spent his youth in natchez, mississippi, and graduated from the university of mississippi in 1983. Spandau phoenix was about the naziwar criminal rudolph hess.
Books to read if you like greg iles newinbooksnewinbooks. In cemetery road, iles new thriller, a celebrated journalist probes a. Greg iles sets his thrillers in the antebellum river city of natchez, miss. But his career took off when he began to write suspenseful, modern stories of blood and race set in the american south. Natchez didnt burn in the civil war, having surrendered to the yankees while its neighbors endured scarifying sieges. He was raised in natchez, mississippi, the setting of many of his novels. Greg iles book debuts on bestsellers lists mississippis. If you love greg iless books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Gregs novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and published in more than thirtyfive countries worldwide. Sign up for his authortracker to receive news about greg iles, including announcements about books, events, and promotions. The reemergence of greg iles was one of the more heartening literary events of recent years. Iless novels have been made into films and published in more than thirtyfive countries.
To help you find your way around this book list site, heres a quick guide. Iles was involved in a car accident in 2011 and he was badly injured. While attending ole miss, greg lived in the cabin where william faulkner and his brothers listened to countless stories told by mammy callie, their beloved nanny, who had been born a slave. Sometimes the price of justice is a good mans soul.
He has published seventeen novels and one novella, spanning a variety of genres. Mar 22, 2017 in 2014, three years after surviving a nearfatal auto accident, greg iles returned to fiction in high style with natchez burning, an immense, brooding crime novel rooted in the tragic. Greg iles returns from natchez burning trilogy with a new crime thriller, cemetery road. May 05, 2014 greg iles in 2011 had just about completed a new novel, natchez burning, when a tragedy dramatically changed not only the book but the bestselling authors entire outlook on life. I wrote a line last night in the first chapter of my next book, i went back and revisited. The natchez burning trilogy by greg iles goodreads. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. See the complete penn cage series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I know his automobile accident had him stop writing for awhile and there is a book still out there he has yet to finish.
He is a new york times best selling author whose books have been shortlisted twice for the novel of the year by the international thriller writers, honored as book sense picks. Greg iles is the new york times bestselling author of mystery and thriller novels. After marrying his wife, iles musician lifestyle wasnt compatible with his new family. Greg iles is an american author who has written several new york times bestsellers.
Mar 01, 2019 new york times bestselling author greg iles will visit fort knoxs barr memorial library on monday, march 11, at noon to sign copies of his newest novel, cemetery road, as part of the authors at. Natchez one week after debuting, greg iles newest novel is climbing national and international bestsellers lists. It begins on a perfect night, with a perfect family about to be trapped in a perfect crime. Buy greg iles ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
Greg iles book debuts on bestsellers lists mississippi. His books have been translated into twentyfive languages and are published in thirtyfive countries. A penn cage novella penn cage novels by greg iles jul 8, 2014. Greg iles concludes his spectacular natchez burning. New york times bestselling author greg iles to sign copies.
The author, most recently, of the novel cemetery road, finds electronic books easier on his eyes these days. The best of greg iles 19 books meet your next favorite book. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Penn cage series this has details about all of the stories featuring penn cage not only the fulllength series novels, but also short stories and other books. Surprisingly, most of his books have found a place on the bestseller list.