Author David Putnam

DEAD RUN

NOW AVAILABLE

Bruno now has a new home with the UK-based publisher: Joffe Books! They are re-launching and re-branding the entire Bruno Johnson series (new covers and titles), starting with the first (formerly The Disposables) now known as DEAD RUN. They will also be releasing the long-awaited Bruno 12 early next year!

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“The exploits of Bruno Johnson rival those of Harry Bosch.”
—Mystery and Suspense Magazine
“Raw, powerful, and eloquent. I’ll be first in line for the next one.”
—Michael Connelly, NYT bestselling author
“Dark, disturbing, and all too believable.”
—T. Jefferson Parker, NYT bestselling author

About David

During his career in law enforcement, best-selling author David Putnam has worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations for heroism. He’s the author of the best-selling Bruno Johnson crime series, the Dave Beckett, Bone Detective series, and the Misadventures of Imogene Taylor series as well as several standalone titles. Putnam lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Mary.

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KUDOS FOR DAVID

The first two books in the Bruno Johnson series hit number one on Amazon in Mystery, Thriller and Suspense

Book #9 in the Bruno Johnson series got a PW starred review & was chosen as Best Mystery by the mystery editor at Amazon

“The twists come fast, and Putnam’s brisk prose maintains the momentum. Fans of Marcia Clark’s Samantha Brinkman series will be gripped.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“This novel gives off heat . . . There are a number of unique and startling plot twists.”
—Booklist
“A shocking and intense tale of brotherly love and redemption realized in the midst of moral decay. It’s a raw and gritty story I couldn’t put down.”
—C.J. Box, NYT bestselling author
“Bring an oxygen tank with you when you read  because you’ll be holding your breath the whole time.”
—Matt Coyle, Anthony and Shamus Award-winning author
“So fast and so taut it never touches the ground…. David Putnam is one of the few writers who can bear comparison to Joseph Wambaugh.”
—Timothy Hallinan, Edgar®, Shamus, Macavity, and Lefty Award nominee
“Starting fast and keeping the accelerator floored, Putnam deftly keeps readers—and Bruno—on the edge with clever twists and intense action scenes.”
—Glen Erik Hamilton, Anthony and Edgar® Award-winning author

LATEST BOOKS

Bruno Johnson

Standalone

Imogene Taylor

The Bone Detective