Eric Wilson (suspense writer)
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Eric Wilson is a suspense
writer
. He currently has ten novels in print, four with Waterbrook Press (a division of Random House
) and six with Thomas Nelson
. Since he published his first books in 2004, he has had at least one novel published each year since then.
His works include Dark to Mortal Eyes, Expiration Date, The Best of Evil, and A Shred of Truth. The Best of Evil and A Shred of Truth are part of the Aramis Black mystery series. In addition, he has also written a trillogy called "Jerusalem's Undead" which debued with book 1, "Field of Blood" in 2008. It was then followed by, "Haunt of Jackals" in August 2009, and "Valley of Bones" in May 2010.
Wilson is also the writer of three movie novelizations. The first two, "Facing the Giants
" and "Flywheel" had moderate success. The third novel, however, "Fireproof" earned him a spot on the NYT Bestsellers list for 15 weeks. All three movies were done by Sherwood Baptist Church
.
In early 2011, Eric revealed that he had recently signed a new book deal with Bay Forest Books. A deal that will include three new novels being published over the next two to three years. The first of which, "One Step Away", already has a preliminary release date of October 2011.
Wilson was born in California and raised in Oregon, now he lives in Nashville, TN. Many of the stories he writes take place where he has lived. By the first 10 years of his life he had been to at least 23 different countries because he was a Missionary Kid.
Like Ted Dekker
, several of Eric Wilson’s books are loosely linked together.
Works In Progress
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
. He currently has ten novels in print, four with Waterbrook Press (a division of Random House
Random House
Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has a movie production arm, Random House Films,...
) and six with Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson (publisher)
Thomas Nelson is a publishing firm that began in Scotland in 1798 as the namesake of its founder. Its former US division is currently the sixth largest American trade publisher and the world's largest Christian publisher. It is owned by the private equity firm Kohlberg & Company...
. Since he published his first books in 2004, he has had at least one novel published each year since then.
His works include Dark to Mortal Eyes, Expiration Date, The Best of Evil, and A Shred of Truth. The Best of Evil and A Shred of Truth are part of the Aramis Black mystery series. In addition, he has also written a trillogy called "Jerusalem's Undead" which debued with book 1, "Field of Blood" in 2008. It was then followed by, "Haunt of Jackals" in August 2009, and "Valley of Bones" in May 2010.
Wilson is also the writer of three movie novelizations. The first two, "Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants
- Official listing :# Come Together - Third Day# Voice of Truth - Casting Crowns# Facing the Giants Theme - Mark Willard# I'm Finding You - Bebo Norman# The Deathcrawl - Mark Willard# Completely - Ana Laura...
" and "Flywheel" had moderate success. The third novel, however, "Fireproof" earned him a spot on the NYT Bestsellers list for 15 weeks. All three movies were done by Sherwood Baptist Church
Sherwood Baptist Church
Sherwood Baptist Church is a Baptist megachurch in Whispering Pines, a subdivision of Albany, Georgia, with over 2,000 attendants, however this number places it among the smallest of referenced "megachurches".- History :...
.
In early 2011, Eric revealed that he had recently signed a new book deal with Bay Forest Books. A deal that will include three new novels being published over the next two to three years. The first of which, "One Step Away", already has a preliminary release date of October 2011.
Wilson was born in California and raised in Oregon, now he lives in Nashville, TN. Many of the stories he writes take place where he has lived. By the first 10 years of his life he had been to at least 23 different countries because he was a Missionary Kid.
Like Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling Christian author best known for mystery and thriller novels, though he has also made a name for himself among fantasy fans. Early in his career he wrote a number of books that would best be categorized as Religious thrillers...
, several of Eric Wilson’s books are loosely linked together.
Works
Novels- Dark to Mortal Eyes (2004)
- Expiration Date (2005)
- The Best of Evil (2006)
- A Shred of Truth (2007)
- Facing the Giants (Novelization) (September 4, 2007)
- Flywheel (Novelization) (April 2008)
- Fireproof (Novelization) (September 2008)
- Field of Blood (Jerusalem's Undead Trilogy #1) (Sept 2008)
- Haunt of Jackals (Jerusalems's Undead Trilogy #2) (August 2009)
- Valley of Bones (Jerusalems's Undead Trilogy #3) (April 2010)
Works In Progress
- One Step Away (October 2011)