The Barry Award
1 appearances
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Edition 19 (2015) award
Greg Iles
グレッグ・アイルズ
Gureggu Airuzu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Natchez, Mississippi, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Author
- Active Years
- 1993-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Mississippi
Year of Graduation:
1983
Country:
United States
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Spandau Phoenix
1993 ThrillerA thriller featuring Rudolf Hess as a central figure, combining historical elements with conspiracy and personal conflict.
Nazi historyPower and responsibility
Translations
- Spandau Phoenix
Black Cross
1995 ThrillerA thriller dealing with history and conspiracy, portraying characters confronting past crimes and espionage.
ConspiracyConfronting the past
Translations
- Black Cross
Mortal Fear
1997 Thriller / MysteryA suspense novel exploring science, religion, and ethics as the protagonist unravels a series of events.
EthicsScience and faith
Translations
- Mortal Fear
The Quiet Game
1999 Mystery / ThrillerA suspense in which past incidents affect the present, with themes of secrets and rediscovery.
Hidden pastsJustice
Translations
- The Quiet Game
24 Hours
2000 Suspense / ThrillerA tense suspense about a protagonist given 24 hours to save an abducted wife; the novel was adapted into a film.
Time pressureFamily and crisis
Adaptations
- [Film] Trapped (film) / Don Roos (2002)
Translations
- 24 Hours
Natchez Burning
2014 Southern Gothic / MysterySet in Natchez, Mississippi, this novel (part of a trilogy) explores crimes rooted in race and history and their consequences.
Southern historyRaceJustice and revenge
Translations
- Natchez Burning
Bibliography
- Spandau Phoenix (1993)
- Black Cross (1995)
- Mortal Fear (1997)
- The Quiet Game (1999)
- 24 Hours (2000)
- Sleep No More (2002)
- Natchez Burning (2014)
- The Bone Tree (2015)
Adaptations
- Film adaptation of 24 Hours: 'Trapped' (dir. Don Roos, 2002)
Translations of Works
- Spandau Phoenix (Japanese translation by Nakatsu, Kodansha Bunko)
- Many works translated into Japanese and other languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Plot-driven thriller proseNarration emphasizing tension and pacing
- Recurring Motifs
- Southern landscapes and historyExploration of law and justicePast sins and confession
Health
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Aortic rupture; amputation of right leg below knee2011年の交通事故以降（回復期間は数年間）Suffered near-fatal injuries in a 2011 traffic accident, requiring prolonged hospitalization and rehabilitation; the recovery period influenced his life and work, during which he wrote a trilogy.
Legacy
An American novelist known for weighty thrillers and mysteries set in the South. Recognized for his recovery after a 2011 accident and the Natchez trilogy.
Trivia
- Former guitarist and vocalist for the band Frankly Scarlet.
- Member of the literary rock group Rock Bottom Remainders.
- Suffered a near-fatal traffic accident in 2011 and lost his right leg below the knee, later returning to writing.
- Official website: http://www.gregiles.com/