Lamar Giles
Lamar "L.R." Giles is an author who writes books for teens and adults, residing in Chesapeake, Virginia with his wife.
He is a person of color whose work authentically represents diverse Black and Hispanic characters.
Reviewers note he's been writing for some time and isn't simply following trends.
His debut Young Adult thriller, FAKE ID, was published by HarperCollins in 2014.
He is represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Giles is recognized for creating realistic, relatable teen characters in the crime/thriller genre while incorporating important social commentary about race, class, and justice.
