The most distinguishing element of my novels is that I try as hard as I can – within the context of a popular commercial thriller – to make them feel authentic. Drawing on real locations and real events is part of that authenticity.
Alex Berenson Quotes
Also, most people read fiction as an escape - and I wonder whether my books aren't a bit too grounded in reality to reach the widest possible audience.
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| Birth: | 6th January, 1973 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Journalist, Novelist |
About
Alex Berenson is a former reporter for The New York Times and the author of several thriller novels and a book on corporate financial filings. Berenson was born in New York, and grew up in Englewood, NJ. He graduated from Yale University in 1994 with bachelor's degrees in history and economics. In December 1999, Berenson joined The New York Times as a business investigative reporter. He has written eight spy novels, all featuring the same protagonist, CIA agent John Wells. His first novel, The Faithful Spy, was released in April 2006 and won an Edgar Award for best first novel by an American author. In 2010, Berenson left the Times to become a full-time novelist.
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