Larry Kahn successfully negotiated the fast-paced world of domestic and international mergers and acquisitions for twenty years, first at a major New York law firm and then at an Atlanta Fortune 500 company. He penned The Jinx while on sabbatical in 1999 and is now devoted to writing fiction full time. Many of his more cynical legal clients and associates have accused him of writing fiction full time for many years. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Ellie, and sons, Matthew and Michael.
Larry developed a keen interest in social issues while attending Yale Law School, an idealistic spirit that continues to infuse his novels. The vision of a colorblind America in his political thriller The Jinx led to endorsements by leaders of the ACLU, National Urban League and Artists Against Racism. And as the Baby Boomer generation scatters about the country, King of Paine envisions a renewed emphasis on family and tradition in which Americans create for their venerable elders, and ultimately themselves, a peaceful place to die.
A Note From Larry:
Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy my site and decide to spend some of your valuable leisure time reading my novels. Like many other thriller/suspense authors, especially those trained as attorneys, I craft intricate, well-researched plots, engage my characters in thought-provoking social drama and spice their lives with alluring romantic entanglements. Less common–and not for everyone–is my willingness to take readers to the brink of reality to imagine a more perfect world. My heroes may be ordinary (Ben Kravner, a young lawyer, in The Jinx) or larger than life (Frank Paine, an ex-Hollywood action star-turned-FBI agent, in King of Paine), but they and much of their supporting cast are intelligent, passionate men and women who grapple with personal flaws and unusual obstacles to ultimately improve their world. They curse and crack wise, make terrible mistakes that cost themselves and others dearly, yet their idealism shines through. They dare to dream.
So, fellow dreamers, I invite you to explore my novels and escape for a spell. I hope you find them entertaining and thought-provoking. Please comment freely on this site, or drop me a note. I will respond to all inquiries.
Larry Kahn
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Larry Kahn Trivia
Hometown: Mahopac, NY
Adopted Hometown: Dunwoody, GA (featured prominently in King of Paine)
Writing Influences: Frederick Forsyth, John Grisham, Greg Iles, Ayn Rand
Favorite Books: Atlas Shrugged, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo¸ Pillars of the Earth; The Pelican Brief, The Odessa File, 24 Hours
Favorite Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Favorite Movies: Almost Famous, Field of Dreams, The American President, Chariots of Fire, Driving Miss Daisy, Remember The Titans, As Good As It Gets, Secondhand Lions, Any Given Sunday, Gladiator, The Contender, Local Hero
Favorite Musical Artists: Tom Petty, REM, The Rolling Stones, U2, The Eagles, John Lennon
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Popcorn, Pistachio Ice Cream
