Allen Eskens

Allen Eskens

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling & Award-Winning Crime Novelist of "Forsaking Emma" and "Forsaken Country"; Former Criminal Defense Attorney & Author

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Allen Eskens Biography

Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of "The Life We Bury," "The Guise of Another," "The Heavens May Fall," "The Deep Dark Descending," "The Shadows We Hide," "Nothing More Dangerous," "The Stolen Hours," "Forsaken Country," "Saving Emma," and his latest novel due out in 2025, "The Quiet Librarian."

He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Left Coast Crime Award, and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Anthony Award and Nero Award. His books have been translated into 23 languages.

Allen has a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from Hamline University. After law school, he studied creative writing in the M.F.A. program at Minnesota State University-Mankato, as well as the Loft Literary Center and the Iowa Summer Writer’s Festival. Allen grew up in the hills of central Missouri. He now lives with his wife, Joely, in greater Minnesota where he recently retired after practicing criminal law for 25 years.

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Allen Eskens Videos

Allen Eskens Saving Emma Authors on the Air
#113 Writing Your Reality with Best-Selling Author Allen Eskens
Award-winning Minnesota author Allen Eskens is on a tour

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Allen Eskens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bestselling Authors, Author, Fiction Authors, Government, Law, Leadership, Inspirational and Motivational.

Where does Allen Eskens travel from?

Allen Eskens generally travels from Mankato, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Allen Eskens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Bestselling Authors, Author and Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Allen Eskens for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Allen Eskens generally travels from Mankato, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Koryta, Jonathan Evison and Ellen Hopkins. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Allen Eskens for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Allen Eskens Videos

Allen Eskens Saving Emma Authors on the Air
#113 Writing Your Reality with Best-Selling Author Allen Eskens
Award-winning Minnesota author Allen Eskens is on a tour
11 things to know about Minnesota author Allen Eskens - YouTube
  • How do I book Allen Eskens to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Allen Eskens for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Allen Eskens, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Allen Eskens or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Allen Eskens for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Allen Eskens, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Allen Eskens, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Allen Eskens speak about?

    Allen Eskens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bestselling Authors, Author, Fiction Authors, Government, Law, Leadership, Inspirational and Motivational.
  • Where does Allen Eskens travel from?

    Allen Eskens generally travels from Mankato, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Allen Eskens?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Allen Eskens for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Allen Eskens for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Allen Eskens or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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