New York Times-bestselling author and screenwriter, renowned for his prolific work in the mystery and suspense genres, has had a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. His journey began with an original screenplay for "Murder 101," penned during his college days, which earned him the prestigious national FOCUS award, a competition backed by esteemed filmmakers Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Martin Scorsese.
The screenplay was later adapted for cable television and received the Edgar Allan Poe award from the Mystery Writers of America in the Best Television Miniseries or Movie category. This milestone marked the beginning of Johansen's successful foray into the world of television and film.
Subsequently, Johansen collaborated with comic book legend Stan Lee to create the superhero character, The Accuser, which appeared in a series of animated adventures produced by Stan Lee Media.
In recent years, Johansen has written a string of bestselling mystery novels, including "The Answer Man," "Beyond Belief," "Deadly Visions," "Silent Thunder," "Storm Cycle," "Shadow Zone," and "Close Your Eyes." His upcoming thriller, "Sight Unseen," is scheduled for release by St. Martin's Press in July 2014, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the suspense genre.
