Reader's Digest Condensed Books--Volume 3 1987

Colleen McCullough wrote the sweeping family saga The Thorn Birds. Her novels often explore historical settings and the lives of strong characters.

Dick Francis (1920–2010) was a British steeplechase jockey turned crime novelist. Born in Coedcanlas, Pembrokeshire, Wales, he served as an RAF pilot in the Second World War before becoming one of Britain's leading National Hunt jockeys, riding over 350 winners and serving as jockey to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother — most famously aboard Devon Loch, which collapsed within sight of victory in the 1956 Grand National. After retiring from racing in 1957 he became a journalist and then a novelist...

Henry Denker is an author recognized for his contributions to Reader's Digest Condensed Books, appearing in multiple volumes throughout the years. His writing includes various novels and at least one play, "Far Country." Denker's work has reached a wide audience through these popular collections.

John S. Zinsser Jr. is known for his editorial contributions to the Reader's Digest Condensed Books series. He helped shape several volumes, including those released in 1985, 1986, and 1987. His work brought a variety of stories to a wide readership.

Pseudonymous author of Victorian novel "My Secret Life."