Hart Hanson

Hart Hanson is a Canadian television writer and producer best known for creating the long-running Fox series "Bones" (2005-2017). His work spans multiple successful television series and crime dramas, establishing him as a prominent figure in television writing and production. Prior to "Bones," Hanson created and wrote for several Canadian television series including "Traders" and "Street Legal." He later went on to develop the American television series "The Finder" and "Backstrom," though neither achieved the same level of success as "Bones." In 2017, Hanson published his first novel, "The Driver," a crime thriller that follows a former Army Special Forces operative who becomes a limousine driver in Los Angeles. His writing style combines elements of crime, humor, and character-driven narratives across both his television and literary work. Hanson's career has been marked by his ability to blend procedural elements with character development and humor, particularly evident in "Bones," which ran for 12 seasons and became one of Fox's most successful drama series.

Readers primarily know Hanson from his TV work, with limited reviews of his novel "The Driver" available online. What readers liked: - Fast-paced writing style in "The Driver" - Character development, especially the protagonist's military background - Balance of action and humor - Authentic Los Angeles setting details What readers disliked: - Plot predictability - Some dialogue felt forced - Character relationships developed too quickly - Several readers noted the writing style felt more like a TV script than a novel Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (300+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (150+ reviews) Notable reader comments: "Reads like a pilot episode for a TV series" - Goodreads reviewer "Strong action scenes but needed more depth" - Amazon reviewer "The LA details make it feel authentic" - Goodreads reviewer "Would make a better screenplay than novel" - Amazon reviewer Most feedback suggests Hanson's TV writing experience influences his prose style, with mixed opinions on whether this helps or hurts the book.

The Driver (2017) A former Special Forces operator becomes entangled with a billionaire's business empire while working as his personal chauffeur.

Saint Iggy (2006) A 16-year-old boy from a troubled background attempts to prove his worth after being expelled from school.

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