Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey
5 April 1920 – 4 November 2004- Books
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Arthur Hailey was born in England and began his writing career while an RAF pilot during the Second World War. After the war he lived and wrote in Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen as well as British; he also lived briefly in the United States.
For the past twenty-six years Arthur Hailey and his wife Sheila have made their home in the Bahamas. Hailey's novels have been published in thirty-nine languages; an estimated 160 million copies are in print worldwide. Most of his books have been made into films or TV series.
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Arthur Hailey is widely recognized for his meticulously researched thrillers set within the inner workings of major industries, such as airports, hotels, and hospitals. His novels often delve into the operational challenges and human dramas within these complex systems.
Most of Arthur Hailey's novels are standalone stories, each focusing on a different industry or institution. While they share a common thematic approach, they do not feature recurring characters or interconnected plots.
Several of Arthur Hailey's popular novels have been adapted into films and television productions, including "Airport," "Hotel," and "The Moneychangers."
A good starting point for new readers is often "Airport" or "Hotel," as these are among his most well-known works and exemplify his signature style of detailed, industry-focused storytelling.