Carl Weber (author)

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Carl Weber (born 1964) is an American author, publisher, and TV writer/producer from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He founded Urban Books and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. Weber writes mystery and crime fiction; several of his novels were turned into films: The Man in 3B (2015), The Preacher's Son (2017), The Choir Director (2018), and Influence (2020).

He created and produced the BET series The Family Business (2018–present), based on his book series, and in 2022 launched The Black Hamptons, a crime drama. He earned a B.S. from Virginia State University and an MBA from the University of Virginia. His first book, Lookin' for Luv, was published in 2000. Man on the Run was Library Journal pick of the month, and So You Call Yourself a Man was a Library Journal bestseller. The Family Business began on BET in 2018, with a second season announced for 2020. Influence was adapted for BET Plus.