Allen Eskens
@alleneskens.bsky.social
Author of ten novels, including The Life We Bury and Nothing More Dangerous.
My tenth novel, THE QUIET LIBRARIAN, will launch Feb. 18, 2025.
My tenth novel, THE QUIET LIBRARIAN, will launch Feb. 18, 2025.
I am honored to announce that my novel, The Quiet Librarian, has been selected for the 2026 All-Iowa reads! Stay tuned for information about webinars and events.
statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I am honored to announce that my novel, The Quiet Librarian, has been selected for the 2026 All-Iowa reads! Stay tuned for information about webinars and events.
statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
statelibraryofiowa.gov/news/2025-10...
I'm going to Steven's Point WI this Saturday to present at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. I'll be at the Portage County Library (1001 MainStreet) at 10:00 a.m. on 9/27.
September 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I'm going to Steven's Point WI this Saturday to present at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. I'll be at the Portage County Library (1001 MainStreet) at 10:00 a.m. on 9/27.
Woke up to this! The Quiet Librarian is #1
in suspense thrillers on Amazon
in suspense thrillers on Amazon
July 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Woke up to this! The Quiet Librarian is #1
in suspense thrillers on Amazon
in suspense thrillers on Amazon
Thirty years ago today (07/11/1995) the city of Srebrenica fell, leading to one of the most egregious acts of ethnic cleansing in modern history. I made that event a pivotal moment in my latest novel The Quiet Librarian. But before writing the book, I had no idea.
July 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thirty years ago today (07/11/1995) the city of Srebrenica fell, leading to one of the most egregious acts of ethnic cleansing in modern history. I made that event a pivotal moment in my latest novel The Quiet Librarian. But before writing the book, I had no idea.
Amazon editors have chosen The Quiet Librarian as one of the top 20 books so far in 2025 in the thriller/suspense category. I am honored to be on this list and I encourage everyone to run to your local bookseller and get a copy! :-)
June 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Amazon editors have chosen The Quiet Librarian as one of the top 20 books so far in 2025 in the thriller/suspense category. I am honored to be on this list and I encourage everyone to run to your local bookseller and get a copy! :-)
This week: Duluth, Grand Rapids (MN) & Rush City!
With Josh Moehling
Tue., 5/ 6 @ 6:00 Fitger’s 600 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN - Ticketed event
Wed., 5/7 @ 6:00 Minn. North College – Itasca Campus
1851 US 169, Grand Rapids, MN
Thur. 5/8 @ 6:30 Chucker's Bowl
1270 West 3rd Street, Rush City, MN
With Josh Moehling
Tue., 5/ 6 @ 6:00 Fitger’s 600 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN - Ticketed event
Wed., 5/7 @ 6:00 Minn. North College – Itasca Campus
1851 US 169, Grand Rapids, MN
Thur. 5/8 @ 6:30 Chucker's Bowl
1270 West 3rd Street, Rush City, MN
May 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This week: Duluth, Grand Rapids (MN) & Rush City!
With Josh Moehling
Tue., 5/ 6 @ 6:00 Fitger’s 600 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN - Ticketed event
Wed., 5/7 @ 6:00 Minn. North College – Itasca Campus
1851 US 169, Grand Rapids, MN
Thur. 5/8 @ 6:30 Chucker's Bowl
1270 West 3rd Street, Rush City, MN
With Josh Moehling
Tue., 5/ 6 @ 6:00 Fitger’s 600 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN - Ticketed event
Wed., 5/7 @ 6:00 Minn. North College – Itasca Campus
1851 US 169, Grand Rapids, MN
Thur. 5/8 @ 6:30 Chucker's Bowl
1270 West 3rd Street, Rush City, MN
Just got home from a week of touring indie bookstores to find that THE QUIET LIBRARIAN is #12 on the Midwest Independent Bookseller's bestseller's list.
www.midwestbooksellers.org/midwest-indi...
www.midwestbooksellers.org/midwest-indi...
May 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Just got home from a week of touring indie bookstores to find that THE QUIET LIBRARIAN is #12 on the Midwest Independent Bookseller's bestseller's list.
www.midwestbooksellers.org/midwest-indi...
www.midwestbooksellers.org/midwest-indi...
Doing a bunch of book events this week:
Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Park Rapids, Crosby and Brainerd.
Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Park Rapids, Crosby and Brainerd.
April 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Doing a bunch of book events this week:
Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Park Rapids, Crosby and Brainerd.
Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Park Rapids, Crosby and Brainerd.
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN has made Bookbub's top ten
Reader's Favorites list. Thank you to all you readers who helped to make this book buzz!
Reader's Favorites list. Thank you to all you readers who helped to make this book buzz!
April 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN has made Bookbub's top ten
Reader's Favorites list. Thank you to all you readers who helped to make this book buzz!
Reader's Favorites list. Thank you to all you readers who helped to make this book buzz!
Tonight, Sidekicks in Iowa City. Tomorrow, Dragonfly in Decorah. dragonflybooks.com/events/18567...
February 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Tonight, Sidekicks in Iowa City. Tomorrow, Dragonfly in Decorah. dragonflybooks.com/events/18567...
Tomorrow (2/18) is launch day! Finally!
(Thank you BookCLE for the review and image).
(Thank you BookCLE for the review and image).
February 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Tomorrow (2/18) is launch day! Finally!
(Thank you BookCLE for the review and image).
(Thank you BookCLE for the review and image).
It's Launch Week for THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
and here's where I'll be speaking and signing books.
Go to alleneskens.com/events/ for more details
and here's where I'll be speaking and signing books.
Go to alleneskens.com/events/ for more details
February 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It's Launch Week for THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
and here's where I'll be speaking and signing books.
Go to alleneskens.com/events/ for more details
and here's where I'll be speaking and signing books.
Go to alleneskens.com/events/ for more details
kicking off my book tour for The Quiet Librarian (out 2/18/25) with two virtual events:
Tictok Live with @jpatts_book_nook Sunday 2/16 at 12:00 CST.
Instagram live w/ Barnes & Noble @bn_gmayo 2/17 4:00 CST.
Tictok Live with @jpatts_book_nook Sunday 2/16 at 12:00 CST.
Instagram live w/ Barnes & Noble @bn_gmayo 2/17 4:00 CST.
February 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
kicking off my book tour for The Quiet Librarian (out 2/18/25) with two virtual events:
Tictok Live with @jpatts_book_nook Sunday 2/16 at 12:00 CST.
Instagram live w/ Barnes & Noble @bn_gmayo 2/17 4:00 CST.
Tictok Live with @jpatts_book_nook Sunday 2/16 at 12:00 CST.
Instagram live w/ Barnes & Noble @bn_gmayo 2/17 4:00 CST.
First an Earphone Award and now a
Must-Listen Staff Pick from Apple!
I cannot wait for this book to launch! (2/18)
Must-Listen Staff Pick from Apple!
I cannot wait for this book to launch! (2/18)
February 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
First an Earphone Award and now a
Must-Listen Staff Pick from Apple!
I cannot wait for this book to launch! (2/18)
Must-Listen Staff Pick from Apple!
I cannot wait for this book to launch! (2/18)
Right now through 2/7 you can get 25% 0ff preorder of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN at B&N online with promo code: preorder25
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN at B&N online with promo code: preorder25
February 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Right now through 2/7 you can get 25% 0ff preorder of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN at B&N online with promo code: preorder25
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN at B&N online with promo code: preorder25
Happy to have THE QUIET LIBRARIAN chosen as an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense.
February 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy to have THE QUIET LIBRARIAN chosen as an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense.
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN is both an Amazon Editor's Pick and an Apple Staff Pick. What a great way to start the day/month.
"Not only were we gripped by this taut cat-and-mouse game, but we were completely invested in Nura’s story."
--Apple Book reviews
"Not only were we gripped by this taut cat-and-mouse game, but we were completely invested in Nura’s story."
--Apple Book reviews
February 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN is both an Amazon Editor's Pick and an Apple Staff Pick. What a great way to start the day/month.
"Not only were we gripped by this taut cat-and-mouse game, but we were completely invested in Nura’s story."
--Apple Book reviews
"Not only were we gripped by this taut cat-and-mouse game, but we were completely invested in Nura’s story."
--Apple Book reviews
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
"An intense thriller and a strong female lead in Hana. With flashbacks to her time in Bosnia, it enhances the story, right up to the shocking finale. This one is a winner."
--Red Carpet Crash Mag.
"An intense thriller and a strong female lead in Hana. With flashbacks to her time in Bosnia, it enhances the story, right up to the shocking finale. This one is a winner."
--Red Carpet Crash Mag.
February 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
"An intense thriller and a strong female lead in Hana. With flashbacks to her time in Bosnia, it enhances the story, right up to the shocking finale. This one is a winner."
--Red Carpet Crash Mag.
"An intense thriller and a strong female lead in Hana. With flashbacks to her time in Bosnia, it enhances the story, right up to the shocking finale. This one is a winner."
--Red Carpet Crash Mag.
GOODREADS GIVEAWAY
Amazon will be giving away 20 kindle editions of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN between now and Feb. 10.
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Amazon will be giving away 20 kindle editions of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN between now and Feb. 10.
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
February 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
GOODREADS GIVEAWAY
Amazon will be giving away 20 kindle editions of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN between now and Feb. 10.
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
Amazon will be giving away 20 kindle editions of
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN between now and Feb. 10.
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
a notable new release for February per
South Park Mag.
a notable new release for February per
South Park Mag.
January 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
THE QUIET LIBRARIAN
a notable new release for February per
South Park Mag.
a notable new release for February per
South Park Mag.
If that bookstore gift card is burning a hole in your pocket...
January 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If that bookstore gift card is burning a hole in your pocket...
I've been blessed with some wonderful praise about my upcoming book, The Quiet Librarian, and I just need to share some of them:
January 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I've been blessed with some wonderful praise about my upcoming book, The Quiet Librarian, and I just need to share some of them:
Hello Bluesky. I'm moving to the neighborhood... and I have a new book coming out 2/18/25.
November 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Hello Bluesky. I'm moving to the neighborhood... and I have a new book coming out 2/18/25.