Portrait of Emma Briedis, author of psychological thrillers.

Emma Briedis

Wisconsin-born author, Emma Briedis, brings a sharp edge to the grim and unsettling. She earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from Colorado Christian University. Her debut novel, Where Demons Dance, earned 3rd place in Western Fiction at the CIPA EVVY Awards in 2019. Since then, Emma has focused on carving out a niche in the thriller genre, and weaves together stories with psychological tension, complex characters, and startling plot twists.

Her upcoming novel, The Puppeteer—a gripping sci-fi thriller set against the backdrop of 1968—is slated for release in 2026. 

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Book titled 'The Puppeteer' by Emma Briedis with a syringe filled with a yellow liquid on the cover.

Emma’s Upcoming Book:

The Puppeteer

Sci-fi Thriller

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Book cover of 'Where Demons Dance' by Emma Briedis, featuring a dark landscape of mountains and a faded face of a woman with long hair.

Emma’s Book:

Where Demons Dance

Historical Fiction