Alan Furst

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Furst
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1941(1941-02-20)
Age	83
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Pisces

Alan Furst Biography

Alan Furst is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on February 20, 1941 in New York, New York, United States. An American author of historical spy novels, he is particularly known for his Night Soldiers series. Many of his novels are set during the World War II era.

While taking classes at Columbia University, he became friends with Margaret Mead.

He grew up on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and later received his undergraduate degree from Oberlin College (in Ohio).

Alan Furst Net Worth

Alan Furst is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Furst 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Early in his career, he worked in advertising and wrote magazine articles for publications such as Esquire and The International Herald Tribune.

He received the Helmerich Award from the Tulsa Library Trust in 2011.

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Who is Alan Furst Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Alan Furst celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Alan Furst

1. Alan Furst is an American historical spy novelist born in 1941.
2. He has written 14 novels set in Europe before and during WWII.
3. His books have been translated into over 20 languages.
4. Furst’s debut novel, “Night Soldiers,” was published in 1988.
5. He has won multiple awards for his writing, including the Edgar Award.
6. Furst’s novels are known for their atmospheric settings and complex characters.
7. Many of his books feature ordinary people caught up in espionage activities.
8. Furst has been praised for his meticulous research and attention to detail.
9. His work has been compared to that of John le Carré and Graham Greene.
10. Furst continues to write and publish new novels today, with his most recent book released in 2019.

Is Alan Furst still writing?

Thirty-one years and more than a dozen novels after Night Soldiers, he’s still writing WWII-era spy novels —though his next book will offer several key departures from his typical formula. Besides featuring a different sort of hero, Furst’s next novel will take place after America’s entry into the war.

What is the order of Alan Furst books?

• Night Soldiers (1988)
• Dark Star (1991)
• The Polish Officer (1995)
• The World at Night (1996)
• Red Gold (1999)
• Kingdom of Shadows (2000)
• Blood of Victory (2003)
• Dark Voyage (2004)

Does Alan Furst have a new book?

In a move that’s sure to have spy enthusiasts jumping for joy, iconic novelists Alan Furst has announced that he will be publishing an all-new thriller, titled Under Occupation , on November 26th, 2019.

Which Alan Furst to read first?

I studied politics and international relations and find that Furst is extremely well read. I agree with Eric that Night Soldiers and Dark Star are important to read early because they are both set before WWII begins and the assassination in the Brasserie Heininger… and they are simply good books.

Where does Alan Furst live?

Such a sleepy, innocent town seems an unlikely haunt for historical espionage writer Alan Furst, but this fabled Hamptons community is where the author of sophisticated World War II dramas makes his home. Sag Harbor does boast an impressive literary history. Walt Whitman walked these streets in the great whaling days.