Jesse Kellerman

American novelist and playwright

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Jesse Kellerman

Born|  (1978-09-01) September 1, 1978 (age 46)
Occupation|

* Novelist
* playwright

Nationality| American
Alma mater| Harvard University
Brandeis University
Spouse| Gabriella Sarah (Rosen)
Children| 3
Parents| Jonathan Kellerman
Faye Kellerman
Website
www.jessekellerman.com

Jesse Oren Kellerman (born September 1, 1978) is an American novelist and playwright.[1] He is the author of the novels Sunstroke (2006), Trouble (2007), The Genius (2008), The Executor (2010), and Potboiler (2012). He has co-authored numerous books with his father Jonathan Kellerman, including The Golem of Hollywood (2014).

## Life and career

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Kellerman was born in Los Angeles, California, the oldest child and only son of the bestselling mystery novelists Faye Kellerman and Jonathan Kellerman. His first published title co-authored with his father was their 1994 book of children's poetry, Daddy, Daddy, Can You Touch the Sky?

Kellerman studied psychology at Harvard and playwriting at Brandeis University. For a time he served as lead guitarist for the L.A.-based indie rock band Don't Shoot the Dog.

His 2004 play Things Beyond Our Control was honored with a Princess Grace Award, which recognizes emerging talent in theater, dance, and film in the US. Kellerman is also a recipient of the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle.

His essay "Let My People Go to the Buffet" was chosen for Penguin's annual anthology The Best American Spiritual Writing in 2011.[2] His 2012 book Potboiler was nominated for that year's Edgar Award for Best Novel.

Kellerman is an Orthodox Jew, as are his parents. He resides in Berkeley, California, with his wife, Gabriella Sarah (Rosen),[1] and their three children.[3][4]

## Bibliography

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### Stand-alone novels

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* Sunstroke (2006)[5]
* Trouble (2007)[6]
* The Genius (2008) (published in the UK as The Brutal Art)[7][8]
* The Executor (2010)[9]
* Potboiler (2012) (published in the UK as I'll Catch You)[10][11][12]

### The Golem series

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1. The Golem of Hollywood (2014) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[13][14]
2. The Golem of Paris (8 November 2015) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[15]

### Clay Edison series

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1. Crime Scene (2017) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[16]
2. A Measure of Darkness (July 31, 2018) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[17]
3. Half Moon Bay (aka Lost Souls) (July 2020) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[18]
4. The Burning (September 2021) (with Jonathan Kellerman)[19]

### Plays

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* Things Beyond Our Control (2004)[20]
* 3m1w (or, Very, Very Small Things)[21]

## References

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1. ^ a b "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Gabriella Rosen, Jesse Kellerman". The New York Times. July 4, 2007.
2. ^ "Award Winners". www.pgfusa.org. Archived from the original on 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
3. ^ Dinkelspiel, Frances (August 11, 2017). "In Jesse Kellerman's bestselling crime novel, Berkeley is a character". Berkeleyside.
4. ^ Kellerman, Jesse (July 30, 2018). "Jesse Kellerman - Posts". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26.
5. ^ Sunstroke by Jesse Kellerman. Retrieved 2019-01-10. `{{cite book}}`: `|website=` ignored (help)
6. ^ Stasio, Marilyn (2007-01-28). "Trouble by Jesse Kellerman - Books - Review". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
7. ^ "The Genius by Jesse Kellerman". www.fantasticfiction.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
8. ^ "The Brutal Art, by Jesse Kellerman". What Book to Read?. 2012-12-04. Archived from the original on 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
9. ^ Corrigan, Maureen (12 April 2010). "Book review: Maureen Corrigan reviews "The Executor," by Jesse Kellerman". Washington Post. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
10. ^ "Book review: Jesse Kellerman's 'Potboiler' sets thrillers on their ears". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
11. ^ Handford, Julia (2012-10-01). "The best recent crime and thrillers: September 30". Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
12. ^ "Author Jesse Kellerman Bio and Signed Books - VJ Books". www.vjbooks.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
13. ^ Kellerman, Jonathan; Kellerman, Jesse (2014). The Golem of Hollywood. Putnam Adult. ISBN 9780399162367.
14. ^ Cogdill, Oline H. (September 20, 2014). "Kellermans' 'Golem of Hollywood' disappoints". Associated Press.
15. ^ "Jesse Kellerman". Book Series in Order. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
16. ^ "Crime Scene by Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
17. ^ "A Measure Of Darkness by Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
18. ^ "Half Moon Bay by Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
19. ^ "The Burning by Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
20. ^ Kellerman, Jesse (2004). Things Beyond Our Control. Samuel French, Inc. ISBN 9780573602955.
21. ^ "3m1w (Or, Very, Very Small Things) by Jesse Kellerman | Playscripts Inc".

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