Marshall Karp is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, documentarian, and playwright. He cocreated the NYPD Red series with James Patterson and now continues the high-octane thrillers on his own.

His latest novel, Don't Tell Me How to Die, starts as a poignant family drama and turns--quietly, ruthlessly--into a psychological thriller driven by buried truths and gasp-worthy reveals. Readers are calling it one of the twistiest, most addictive thrillers of the year. (You'll find the first twelve chapters at the back of this book.) His earlier work also includes the fan-favorite Lomax and Biggs novels.

Marshall's passions include his family; his emotionally needy rescue dog, Charlie; and helping new writers find their voice. For over twenty years, he has worked closely with Vitamin Angels, a global charity that delivers lifesaving nutrients to more than seventy million mothers and children around the world.

Check out KarpKills.com for free chapters, blunt advice for aspiring writers, and unexpected extras for readers who want to go beyond the book.