Len Deighton

Leonard Cyril Deighton (born February 18, 1929) is a British author of spy fiction and historical novels.

Several of his novels have been adapted for films. His first few novels featured an un-named hero, named "Harry Palmer" in the movie versions, and played in them by Michael Caine.

Deighton has also published a series of cookery books, and a history of the Battle of Britain, Fighter.

Selected Bibliography

The 'Harry Palmer' books

• The Ipcress File
• Horse Under Water
• Billion Dollar Brain
• Funeral in Berlin

The Bernie Samson Books:

• Berlin Game
• Mexico Set
• London Match
• Spy Hook
• Spy Line
• Spy Sinker
• Faith
• Hope
• Charity

Others:

• City of Gold
• Close-Up
• Expensive Place to Die
• Mamista
• Bomber
• Spy Story
• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Spy
• XPD
• Yesterday's Spy
• Only When I Larf
• SS-GB, an alternate history novel in which Great Britain was conquered by Nazi Germany

External Links

• Unoffical Len Deighton page
• More information on LD
• Another Len Deighton fan page
• Harry Palmer movie fan page