John David writes "ripped-from-the-headlines" mysteries layered with gripping thriller elements. His debut novel, The Bystander, the first installment in The Lemaster Files, earned critical acclaim in the United States and abroad. The book was named a 2025 BestThrillers Book Awards finalist, shortlisted for the 2025 Page Turner Award and winner in the mystery genre, selected as a finalist for the Storytrade Award in the mystery category, and longlisted for the 2023 BPA First Novel Award.
His second novel in the series, The Pawn, continues the story of television reporter Pete Lemaster as he unravels an international mystery filled with political intrigue, conspiracy theories, and an unflinching look at how modern media shapes our culture.
John David's novels are available in all major formats. The Lemaster Files series will be released in audiobook format by Tantor Audio, beginning in 2026.
