Allen Eskens
3 SeriesAllen Eskens is a USA Today bestselling author known for his crime thriller novels. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota, a law degree from Hamline University, and an M.F.A. from Minnesota State University-Mankato. Eskens has practiced as a criminal defense attorney for 25 years in Minnesota, where he resides with his wife, Joely.
In "The Guise of Another" by Allen Eskens, Minnesota detective Alexander Rupert, a Medal of Valor winner, faces career ruin due to corruption allegations. Reassigned to the Frauds Unit and suspecting his wife's infidelity, Alexander sees a chance for redemption in the mysterious case of James Putnam. His investigation leads him into a dangerous confrontation with assassin Drago Basta, who has been hunting Putnam for years. As the case spirals out of control, Alexander's life is threatened, prompting his older brother, fellow detective Max, to intervene. This standalone thriller explores Alexander's desperate fight to salvage his career and survive the deadly consequences of his inquiry.
