Author Archives: A.C. Frieden

About A.C. Frieden

A.C. Frieden is an international author of globetrotting mysteries and thrillers, including the acclaimed Jonathan Brooks series novels TRANQUILITY DENIED, THE SERPENT'S GAME and THE PYONGYANG OPTION. His publishers have announced three upcoming books in the series: LETTER FROM ISTANBUL (May 2021), MIDNIGHT IN DELHI (Dec. 2021) and THE CHICAGO JUROR (May 2022). Frieden is also an attorney, pilot, martial artist, scuba instructor, and former army sniper. He was born in Africa to a Swiss father and a Brazilian mother and lived in India, Switzerland and the UK before moving to the U.S. He has visited over 80 countries, including hotspots like North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, China, Vietnam, and Ukraine, many of which are settings in his novels. He speaks French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and some Russian, and carries several passports...

A Teaser for 2023…

Posted on September 5, 2022 by A.C. Frieden

My next thriller, LETTER FROM ISTANBUL (Down & Out Books), is coming in 2023. If you’re planning on attending Bouchercon 2022, come see me for more info…

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A.C. Frieden Interviewed on Crime Café Podcast

Posted on October 23, 2020 by A.C. Frieden

A.C. Frieden was honored to be the featured guest on the Crime Café podcast, hosted by author Debbi Mack. They spoke about Frieden’s research & writing, including his daring research trip to North Korea to write his latest thriller THE … Continue reading →

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A.C. Frieden to participate in Bouchercon 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

Just a teaser… Exciting details coming soon about my participation at this year’s Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in Dallas, Texas (Oct. 31-Nov. 3). Stay tuned! #Bouchercon #ACFrieden #thriller #author #newbook #spynovel #downandoutbooks #writingcommunity For details about Bouchercon, visit the event’s … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Attending My Chicago Book Launch and Presentation on North Korea

Posted on May 10, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

Novelist A.C. Frieden Presents His Latest Book and Discusses North Korea with Jenna Gibson, Korea Columnist for The Diplomat Magazine. Author A.C. Frieden presented his latest book, The Pyongyang Option, an espionage/political thriller set in the North Korean capital and that Kirkus … Continue reading →

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Chicago Book Signing & Presentation on North Korea

Posted on May 8, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

Novelist A.C. Frieden Presents His Latest Book and Discusses North Korea with Jenna Gibson, Korea Columnist for The Diplomat Magazine. Author A.C. Frieden will present his latest book, The Pyongyang Option, an espionage/political thriller set in the North Korean capital and … Continue reading →

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5-Star Reviews for The Pyongyang Option

Posted on March 31, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

5-star praise is already coming in after the March 29 release of The Pyongyang Option.  Here is the latest by top reviewers and book bloggers Meredith Rankin’s Reviews and Reader’s Retreat by Lou and praise from other crime fiction authors: “[I]t’s … Continue reading →

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New Thriller Release Only a Week Away!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

There’s only a week left until the launch of THE PYONGYANG OPTION, Book 3 in my Jonathan Brooks thriller series.  Select which version you would like: paperback (large), paperback (small), Kindle, Nook or other (Google Play, iTunes or Kobo) For more book … Continue reading →

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The Pyongyang Option will be out in only two weeks!

Posted on March 16, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

My latest international spy thriller, The Pyongyang Option, will be released on March 29, 2019, by Down & Out Books and Avendia Publishing. As the third book in my acclaimed series featuring New Orleans maritime attorney Jonathan Brooks, this action-packed … Continue reading →

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A Teaser for Spy Fiction Addicts…

Posted on February 24, 2019 by A.C. Frieden

Finally, three years behind schedule, my spy thriller THE PYONGYANG OPTION (Down & Out Books/Avendia Publ.) is coming March 29, 2019 in paperback and ebook.  It’s the third installment in the Jonathan Brooks thriller series.  Here’s the first teaser ad.  … Continue reading →

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A New Ad

Posted on February 19, 2018 by A.C. Frieden

A new ad for my Jonathan Brooks spy thriller series…#spynovels #suspense #intrigue #espionage #novelist #ACFrieden #amwriting #books #reading #action pic.twitter.com/SeZTvZhZbH — A.C. Frieden (@acfrieden) February 19, 2018

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