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Award-Winning AuthorHOWARD SHRIER

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A two-time winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for excellence in crime fiction, Montreal native Howard Shrier is the author of four novels in the acclaimed Jonah Geller series; The American Zone, a 2025 work of historical fiction about the early days of construction on the Panama Canal; the standalone thriller Lostport; and When It Was Cold, a collection of crime stories. Now based in Toronto, he is working on a new novel, teaches creative writing and mentors aspiring authors.

“My top find of the year. Deserves much wider attention.”

Steve Steinbock, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

“There’s a reason he consistently wins the Arthur Ellis Award.”

Starred review, Library Journal

“A winning combination for any mystery lover.”

Margaret Cannon, Globe and Mail

“One of recent crime fiction’s shining stars.”

Jim Napier, January

“Continues the tradition of Robert B. Parker and Robert Crais.”

Sarah Weinman, Quill and Quire

Books

Buffalo Jump
Boston Cream by Howard Shrier
Lostport by Howard Shrier
Cover of the story collection When it was Cold
The cover of The American Zone shows workers at the Panama Canal

Stories

Former hit man Dante Ryan returns in a new story set in the Dominican Republic. The cover shows a dark gated house like the one featured in the story.

Reviews

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