Author Dan Fesperman discusses new book 'Pariah,' his Charlotte roots and how his journalism career informs his writing

Update: 2025-09-03

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Author Dan Fesperman, who grew up in Charlotte and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is no stranger to dangerous situations. He was a foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun and reported from Europe and the Middle East. He now writes thrillers full-time. He’ll be in Charlotte at Park Road Books on Sept. 4 to discuss his new novel Pariah.

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Author Dan Fesperman discusses new book 'Pariah,' his Charlotte roots and how his journalism career informs his writing

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Author Dan Fesperman discusses new book 'Pariah,' his Charlotte roots and how his journalism career informs his writing