Andrew Klavan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrew Klavan
Klavan in 2018
Born	(1954-07-13) July 13, 1954 (age 71) New York City, U.S.
Pen name	Keith Peterson
Occupation	Writer, political commentator
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley (BA)
Genre	Mystery, thriller and crime
Spouse	Ellen Flanagan ​ (m. 1980)​
Children	2
Relatives	Thomas Flanagan (father-in-law) Caitlin Flanagan (sister-in-law)

Andrew Klavan (born July 13, 1954) is an American writer. He writes exciting mystery and thriller novels. He also shares his thoughts as a political commentator.

Klavan has worked in movies, writing screenplays and even appearing in a film. He also creates funny videos online. You might know him from his podcast, The Andrew Klavan Show, which is on a website called The Daily Wire.

About Andrew Klavan

His Early Life

Andrew Klavan was born in New York City. He grew up on Long Island, in a town called Great Neck. His father, Gene Klavan, was a famous radio DJ in New York. His mother, Phyllis, took care of their home. Andrew was one of four sons.

He went to the University of California, Berkeley. There, he studied English Literature. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a reporter for radio and newspapers. He also wrote news for radio stations.

Family Life

In 1980, Andrew Klavan married Ellen Flanagan. Her father, Thomas Flanagan, was also a writer. Her sister is Caitlin Flanagan. Andrew and Ellen have two children. They live in Nashville, Tennessee.

His Spiritual Journey

When Andrew Klavan was 49, he became a Christian. He was baptized privately. He first joined the Episcopal Church. Later, he decided to join the Anglican Catholic Church. He wrote a book about his spiritual journey called The Great Good Thing.

Andrew Klavan's Career

Andrew Klavan started his writing career by writing crime stories. He sometimes used a different name, a pseudonym, called Keith Peterson. Under this name, he wrote a mystery series about a newspaper reporter named John Wells. He also wrote The Scarred Man, which was a suspense novel.

Using his own name, Klavan has written many crime novels. He also wrote The Homelanders series, which is for young adults like you! His books have been translated into many languages around the world.

He has won several awards for his writing. He won two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. He also won the Thumping Good Read Award. He has been nominated for other awards too, like the Anthony Awards.

His Work in Movies

Many of Andrew Klavan's books have been made into movies.

• True Crime was made into a movie in 1999. It starred Clint Eastwood.
• Don’t Say a Word became a movie in 2001. Michael Douglas was the star.
• The 1987 film White of the Eye was based on his novel Mrs. White. He co-wrote this book with his brother, Laurence Klavan, using the name Margaret Tracy.

Andrew Klavan has also written screenplays for movies.

• He wrote the screenplay for the 1990 film Shock to the System.
• He wrote the screenplay for the 2008 horror film One Missed Call.
• He also wrote screenplays for the movie-in-an-app Haunting Melissa and its sequel.

Online Videos and Podcasts

Klavan has created several funny online video series. These include Klavan on the Culture and A Very Serious Commentary. He also hosts a weekly podcast called The Andrew Klavan Show for The Daily Wire.

Recent Books

In 2016, Klavan published his first non-fiction book. It was called The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ. This book tells the story of his personal spiritual journey.

His 36th novel, “When Christmas Comes”, was published in 2021. It is a thriller set in a peaceful town. It includes themes of Christmas and tradition, along with a mystery.

His Political Views

When Andrew Klavan first started writing, he thought of himself as a liberal. This means he believed in ideas that often focus on social equality and government action. Later, during the 1980s, he became a conservative. This means he started to believe in ideas that often focus on individual freedom and less government involvement.

He has shared his opinions on many topics. He supports gun rights, which means people's right to own guns. He also strongly supports freedom of speech, which is the right to express your thoughts and ideas freely.

Books by Andrew Klavan

Standalone Books

The Homelanders Series

• The Homelanders: The Last Thing I Remember (2009)
• The Homelanders: The Long Way Home (2010)
• The Homelanders: The Truth of the Matter (2010)
• The Homelanders: The Final Hour (2011)

The Mindwar Trilogy

• Mindwar (2014)
• Hostage Run (2016)
• Game Over (2016)

The Another Kingdom Trilogy

• Another Kingdom (2019)
• The Nightmare Feast (2020)
• The Emperor's Sword (2021)

The Cameron Winter Series

• When Christmas Comes (2021)
• A Strange Habit Of Mind (2022)
• The House of Love and Death (2023)
• A Woman Underground (2024)

Audio Plays

• Another Kingdom: Season 1 (2017)
• Another Kingdom: Season 2 (2018)
• Another Kingdom: Season 3 (2019)

Filmography