Juan Gómez-Jurado facts for kids
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Juan Gómez-Jurado
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Gómez-Jurado, 2017
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| Born | 16 December 1977 Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, columnist |
| Genre | Drama, thriller |
Juan Gómez-Jurado (born 16 December 1977) is a Spanish writer and journalist. He writes for newspapers like "La Voz de Galicia" and "ABC". He also appears on many radio and TV shows. His books are very popular. They have been translated into 42 languages. He is one of the most successful Spanish authors alive today. Critics say his writing is "energetic and cinematographic." This means his stories are exciting and feel like movies.
Juan Gómez-Jurado was born in Madrid, Spain. Before becoming a famous author, he worked in Spanish media. He worked for radio stations and TV channels. His first novel was God's Spy (Espía de Dios). In 2008, he won an award for his novel The Traitor's Emblem. This award was called the Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja. Reviewers praised the book as a "riveting thriller." They also liked its "redeeming love story."
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Juan Gómez-Jurado's Exciting Books
Juan Gómez-Jurado has written many thrilling books. Some of his most famous works are part of the Antonia Scott series. This series is very popular.
The Antonia Scott Series
- Red Queen (Reina Roja) (2018)
- Black Wolf (Loba Negra) (2019)
- White King (Rey Blanco) (2020)
The second book in this series, Black Wolf, was released in the United States in 2024. It received great reviews. One writer said the Antonia Scott series is "hands-down the best suspense trilogy" in a long time.
Other Popular Novels
- Alex Colt, Space Cadet (2017)
- Scar (Cicatriz) (2016)
- Point of Balance (2016)
- The Tipping Point (El paciente) (2014)
- The Traitor's Emblem (2011)
- The Moses Expedition (2010). This book was also called Contract with God.
- God's Spy (2007). This was his first novel translated into English.
He has also written other books. These include La Masacre de Virginia Tech (a true story) and Identidad Secreta. His very first book was Otras voces in 1996.
Juan Gómez-Jurado's Life and Helping Others
Juan Gómez-Jurado lives in Madrid, Spain. He has two children. He is very active in helping others. After a family member faced a serious health challenge, he became an activist. He works to raise awareness about health issues.
He is also an ambassador for Save The Children. This is a charity that helps children around the world. He led campaigns like "1 libro 1 euro." This project allowed people to download his books online. In return, they could make a donation to Save the Children. This shows his dedication to making a positive difference.
Awards Juan Gómez-Jurado Has Won
Juan Gómez-Jurado has received several awards for his writing. These awards show how much his books are appreciated.
- VII Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja: He won this award for his novel The Traitor's Emblem.
- International Latino Book Awards 2011:
* Best Adventure Novel for The Moses Expedition. * Best Popular Fiction Novel for The Moses Expedition.
- Nominated to CrimeFest's eDunnit Award: For The Moses Expedition.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Gómez-Jurado para niños
