Author: Peter Israel
Born: 1933
Bio: Peter Israel is a pseudonym of J. Leon Israel. He is a publishing veteran and author of mystery and crime novels. His career has included stints as editor in chief and chairman at G.P. Putnam's Sons, directeur du service étranger at Éditions Albin Michel in Paris, and proprietor of his own book-packaging company. Erskine Caldwell praised Israel as "one of the most talented writers of the decade." Source: www.mysteriouspress.com