Int'l author of the acclaimed Jonathan Brooks thrillers. Also a tech lawyer, pilot, scuba instr., martial artist and former army sniper.🇨🇭🇧🇷🇺🇸🇸🇳

Chicago | London | Geneva
Joined April 2009
Our panel was awesome yesterday! Really enjoyed being in the company of such great authors and getting superb questions from the audience! #bouchercon2025
Yesterday at @Bouchercon, I had a great time speaking on a panel with some amazing authors and meeting so many fans. Looking forward to more thrilling experiences today.
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Enjoying the camaraderie with @wardlarsen and @alexshawhetman at #bouchercon2025. This is indeed a wonderful author community.
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I’m excited to participate in this panel at @Bouchercon today, where I'll discuss my thriller series, Team Walker. If you’re attending the conference, I hope to see you there. Later today, I'll reveal the cover for ROBBER BARONS, book #3 in my historical fiction Gritt series.
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🚨 First 5 visitors at 11:30am snag a FREE copy of THE PYONGYANG OPTION! Researched on the ground in North Korea. Bonus: real North Korean military artifacts on display. Come by! #Bouchercon2025 #crimefiction #acfrieden #bouchercon
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Meet the experts at my booth this week at #bouchercon2025 in #NOLA. come by, ask questions, get a chance to win prizes and see interesting mystery and Cold War artifacts. @Bouchercon #crimefiction #author #meettheexperts
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If you’re attending #bouchercon2025, stop by my booth, learn more about my latest #thriller DEAD IN THE QUARTER (Down & Out Books), and see my collection of unique Cold War artifacts. #crimefiction #newbooks #espionage
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A.C. Frieden retweeted
Happy Book Birthday to @acfrieden as his latest must read thriller is out now! ⤵️ Dead in the Quarter: A Jonathan Brooks Thriller a.co/d/aLU3UoQ
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🚨 Headed to #Bouchercon2025? Don’t miss our powerhouse panel: Mysteries and Thrillers Infused with Espionage and Intrigue. We’ll dig into pulse-pounding plots, unforgettable characters, and the real-world conflicts and geopolitics that fuel our stories. Come join the conversation—it’ll be smart, fast-paced, and packed with insight (and a few surprises). 📅 Thursday, Sept. 4 🕐 12:30–1:25 PM 📍 Salon F-G-H Mark your calendars!
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🎬 Sneak peek! My new legal thriller DEAD IN THE QUARTER drops Sept. 1—officially launching at #Bouchercon2025 in New Orleans. 📖 Pre-order the ebook now: downandoutbooks.com/bookstor… 📚 Paperback + ebook available Sept. 1 at Amazon, B&N, or your favorite bookstore. Get ready for secrets, lies, and bodies in the Big Easy. Justice has a dark side… #thrillers #bouchercon #books
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Thanks, Cathy, for the repost! 👍🏼
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Thanks, Cynthia, for reposting!
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Great views of downtown New Delhi, India, from my hotel room. In the distance, you can see Connaught Place and other places featured in my latest #thriller, MIDNIGHT IN DELHI.
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Hello, New Delhi! My latest book feels right at home here. Cheers!
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Spent a few days in #Dubai this past week… My second visit, and I’m certainly impressed like I was the first time.
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Thank you, Steve and @BestThrillBooks for the great review! Glad you enjoyed the thriller. Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Cynthia (@Tink8811) for reposting! 😊 Hope the New Year is going well for you.
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Fondue, filled with delicious melted Gruyère and Emmenthal, is good for the soul…especially in winter. Bon appétit! 🫕
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Thank you @samgudhate for the great review of my latest #thriller MIDNIGHT IN DELHI! Cheers! #suspense #books
1/ Have you ever picked up a book that felt like a thrill ride you couldn’t get off? That’s what Midnight in Delhi by A.C. Frieden delivers! A pulse-pounding adventure from the first page to the last. Here’s why this thriller deserves a spot on your shelf. 🧵👇
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Thanks @samgudhate for the great review! Glad you enjoyed the book! #thriller #midnightindelhi #bookreview
1/ Have you ever picked up a book that felt like a thrill ride you couldn’t get off? That’s what Midnight in Delhi by A.C. Frieden delivers! A pulse-pounding adventure from the first page to the last. Here’s why this thriller deserves a spot on your shelf. 🧵👇
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