Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival
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  • 2023 Authors A-L
    • Obelia Akanke
    • Gabby Allan
    • Betsy Ashton
    • Paul Awad
    • E.A. Aymar
    • Catherine Bruns
    • Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
    • Ellen Butler
    • Lynn Cahoon
    • Austin Camacho
    • Maya Corrigan
    • John DeDakis
    • Diane Fanning
    • Victoria Gilbert
    • John Gilstrap
    • Marni Graff
    • Bradley Harper
    • Rebecca Hemlock
    • Jeffrey James Higgins
    • Edwin Hill
    • Tim Holland
    • Teresa Inge
    • Thomas Kies
    • Dana King
    • Tara Laskowski
    • Jackie Layton
    • Con Lehane
  • 2023 Authors M-Z
    • Allie Marie
    • Karen McCullough
    • Mary Miley
    • Julie Moffett
    • K.L. Murphy
    • Stacie Murphy
    • R. A. Muth
    • Nancy Naigle
    • Nan O'Berry
    • Kathryn O'Sullivan
    • Josh Pachter
    • Hank Phillippi Ryan (Headliner)
    • Mindy Quigley
    • Amy M. Reade
    • Shawn Reilly Simmons
    • Katharine Schellman
    • Hunter J. Skye
    • Rosalie Spielman
    • Art Taylor
    • Grace Topping
    • Christine Trent
    • LynDee Walker
    • Heather Weidner
  • 2024 Schedule
    • Full Festival Schedule
    • VIP Reception
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    • Author Panels
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John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of award-winning action novels, including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson Thrillers. A master of action-driven suspense, he's touted as one of the most accomplished writers on the planet and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. He is the recipient of an International Thriller Writers Award for Against All Enemies and a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan's Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros. The third of his acclaimed Victoria Emerson thrillers, White Smoke, is publishing in February 2023. 

A nationally-recognized weaponry and explosives safety expert, John frequently speaks at conferences, events, clubs, youth programs, and military bases. He is a former firefighter and EMT with a Master's degree in safety from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. 
Visit his website at www.JohnGilstrap.com. 



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  • Home
  • About SMAF
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • History
    • Venue 2024
    • Stay Nearby
    • Ordering Books
    • Posters
    • Photos
    • Press
    • Praise For The Festival
  • 2023 Authors A-L
    • Obelia Akanke
    • Gabby Allan
    • Betsy Ashton
    • Paul Awad
    • E.A. Aymar
    • Catherine Bruns
    • Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
    • Ellen Butler
    • Lynn Cahoon
    • Austin Camacho
    • Maya Corrigan
    • John DeDakis
    • Diane Fanning
    • Victoria Gilbert
    • John Gilstrap
    • Marni Graff
    • Bradley Harper
    • Rebecca Hemlock
    • Jeffrey James Higgins
    • Edwin Hill
    • Tim Holland
    • Teresa Inge
    • Thomas Kies
    • Dana King
    • Tara Laskowski
    • Jackie Layton
    • Con Lehane
  • 2023 Authors M-Z
    • Allie Marie
    • Karen McCullough
    • Mary Miley
    • Julie Moffett
    • K.L. Murphy
    • Stacie Murphy
    • R. A. Muth
    • Nancy Naigle
    • Nan O'Berry
    • Kathryn O'Sullivan
    • Josh Pachter
    • Hank Phillippi Ryan (Headliner)
    • Mindy Quigley
    • Amy M. Reade
    • Shawn Reilly Simmons
    • Katharine Schellman
    • Hunter J. Skye
    • Rosalie Spielman
    • Art Taylor
    • Grace Topping
    • Christine Trent
    • LynDee Walker
    • Heather Weidner
  • 2024 Schedule
    • Full Festival Schedule
    • VIP Reception
    • Signings
    • Author Panels
  • Contact Us