Novelist Greg Iles, best known for his bestselling thrillers and the celebrated Natchez Burning trilogy, passed away early Friday morning at the age of 65. He died at approximately 5 a.m. in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, following a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma, an incurable form of blood cancer that he had lived with since the mid-1990s.
Born on April 8, 1960, in Stuttgart, Germany, and raised in Mississippi, Iles carved a distinguished career as one of America’s foremost storytellers. Over the course of three decades, he authored more than 16 New York Times bestsellers, with his works translated into over 20 languages and read by millions worldwide. His gripping narratives often blended Southern history, political intrigue, and deeply human struggles, earning him both critical and commercial acclaim.
Iles’s literary triumphs include Natchez Burning, The Quiet Game, The Devil’s Punchbowl, and his most recent novel, Southern Man. His work not only entertained but also examined difficult themes such as race, justice, and power in America’s Deep South.
Beyond his novels, Iles also wrote screenplays and contributed significantly to Southern literary culture, serving as a proud representative of Mississippi’s rich storytelling tradition.
Tributes have poured in from fellow authors, fans, and cultural figures. Many described him as a “Southern voice of truth and courage” who left an indelible mark on American literature.
Greg Iles is survived by his family, close friends, and a legacy of storytelling that will continue to inspire readers for generations.
Author Stephen King wrote on X, “Greg Iles, bestselling writer and lead guitarist of a group of writers known as the Rock Bottom Remainders, has died at the unfair age of 65. He was a hell of a writer and a hell of a player. He was also a good friend, and he’ll be missed.”
Mayor of Natchez Mourns a Native Son, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson wrote,
“I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of our beloved native son, Greg Iles. Greg was a talented and brilliant author who never backed away from standing for justice and being an outspoken advocate for change. His books were captivating and in fact, mesmerizing. Once I would start reading one, I struggled to put it down… We will forever miss him.”
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