Iris Johansen is a bestselling author in the crime, thriller, and suspense genres. Her novels feature strong female protagonists, intricate plotlines, and emotional depth.
Iris Johansen began writing romance novels in the 1980s before moving to crime and thriller genres.
Her breakout novel was 'The Face of Deception', which was published in 1998 and became a New York Times bestseller.
She has written over 30 novels and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
In 2016, she began co-writing a series of books with her son, Roy Johansen.
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Iris Johansen's breakout novel about an investigator who is tasked with reconstructing the face of a mysterious woman.
A series of novels that follow forensic sculptor Eve Duncan as she solves crimes and mysteries while searching for her own daughter's killer.
A series of novels that follows a woman who gained her sight after being blind for 20 years and subsequently develops hyper-observational skills, which she uses to solve crimes.
Chronologically, the reading order starts with 'The Face of Deception' followed by 'The Killing Game', 'The Search', 'Body of Lies', etc. However, the novels can also be read as standalone books.
Most of her books are targeted towards adult readers due to the complexity of the themes and plotlines. However, some of her books, like the YA novel 'The Tiger Prince', are suitable for younger readers.
No, the Kendra Michaels series is a separate series that follows a different protagonist. However, there is a crossover novel called 'Sight Unseen' that features both Eve Duncan and Kendra Michaels.
Yes, most of her books are available in e-book format and can be purchased on various platforms like Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and iBooks.
Iris Johansen's novels are known for their emotionally complex characters, intricate plotlines, and unique blend of forensic science and character-driven storytelling.