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Alan Petersen

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in San Jose, Costa Rica

June 01

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Fiction, Thriller, Crime

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I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and I grew up there and in Caracas, Venezuela. I write thrillers and interview writers for my podcast, MEET THE THRILLER AUTHOR.

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Average rating: 4.27 · 1,615 ratings · 76 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

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MTTA 237: James Grady Interview

Legendary thriller author James Grady, creator of Six Days of the Condor, joins Alan Petersen to discuss his remarkable career, the enduring legacy of Three Days of the Condor, and his new noir thriller Shadows on Sidewalks. They also talk about political thrillers, real-world events influencing fiction, writing craft, literary influences, and advice for aspiring writers.

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