David Morrell
David Morrell
b. 1943-04-24 · From Canada- Books
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David Morrell is a Canadian-born American novelist, best known for First Blood (1972), the novel that introduced John Rambo. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, he studied at the University of Waterloo and earned a Ph.D. in American literature at Penn State, then taught at the University of Iowa until 1986, when he left a tenured post to write full time.
His thrillers include the Brotherhood of the Rose trilogy and the Victorian mysteries beginning with Murder as a Fine Art. He also wrote the memoir Fireflies and a writing guide, The Successful Novelist, and is a co-founder of International Thriller Writers, which gave him its ThrillerMaster award in 2009. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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David Morrell is widely recognized as the author who created the character of John Rambo, first appearing in his novel "First Blood." This book introduced the iconic character who would later become famous through the film adaptations.
Yes, David Morrell's novel "First Blood" was adapted into the highly successful film of the same name, starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo. This adaptation launched a major film franchise.
A good starting point for new readers interested in David Morrell's work is his novel "First Blood," as it is his most famous and influential work and provides a strong introduction to his style of suspense and action.