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Joseph Kanon

Joseph Kanon
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Joseph Kanon

Joseph Kanon is the author of four other novels, Los Alamos, The Good German, The Prodigal Spy and Alibi. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a book publishing executive. He lives in New York City.

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. From 'The Rules of the Game': what you must understand is that everyone has his reasons.
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My life in 8 words: "Husband, father, writer. Loves: Robin, David, Michael, traveling."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. From 'The Rules of the Game': what you must understand is that everyone has his reasons. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Reading. Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. No one. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Speaking a foreign language fluently. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. My wife. Learn more about Joseph Kanon

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The Scotsman, November 11, 2011
...David Downing, a trilogy from Jonathan Rabb, and if you stretch the time limit only marginally, novels by Joseph Kanon (The Good German) and Rebecca Cantrell (A Trace of Smoke) amongst them. But Berlin Noir, Massie pointed out, really began back in 1989,...
Washington Post, May 25, 2011
...Broadway, $15), British journalist Ben Macintyre uncovers the complete story with its full cast of characters, according to Joseph Kanon. The result is pure catnip to fans of World War II thrillers and a lot of fun for everyone else. As a teenager, the...
Kindle Author, October 14, 2011
...a little hard to warm up to, but he is a wizard at creating atmosphere. Among American writers, Joseph Kanon (The Good German) has also written some very fine historical thrillers.DAVID WISEHART: What one book, written by someone else, do you wish you'd...