The Old Man (Perry novel)

The Old Man

First edition cover
Author	Thomas Perry
Audio read by	Peter Berkrot
Language	English
Genre	Thriller
Publisher	Mysterious Press
Publication date	January 3, 2017
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook
Pages	352
ISBN	978-0-8021-2586-6 (First edition hardcover)
OCLC	951453058
Dewey Decimal	813/.6
LC Class	PS3566.E718 O43 2017b

The Old Man is a stand-alone thriller novel by Thomas Perry, published by the Mysterious Press imprint of Grove Atlantic in January 2017. A television adaptation of the same name starring Jeff Bridges aired on FX beginning June 2022.

Synopsis

Former army intelligence officer Michael Kohler, who now goes by the name Dan Chase, lives in Norwich, Vermont with his two dogs. However, he has been in hiding for most of his adult life after absconding with $20 million during a mission in Libya.

Reception

Publishers Weekly called it an "engrossing if not flawless thriller." They also praised the "refreshing" unconventionality of an older action protagonist and the novel's "palpable" tension. However, they criticized the "contrived and unnecessary" backstory of a secondary character. ^[1]

Kirkus Reviews called it "Swift, unsentimental, and deeply satisfying." ^[2]

The novel was nominated for the 2018 Barry Award for Best Thriller. ^[3]

Television adaptation

Main article: The Old Man (TV series)

The novel was developed into a television series of the same name by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, with Jeff Bridges starring as the lead. The series premiered in the U.S. on FX on Hulu on June 16, 2022. ^{[4] [5]}

References

1. "Fiction Book Review: The Old Man by Thomas Perry". Publishers Weekly . January 1, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
2. "The Old Man by Thomas Perry". Kirkus Reviews . September 27, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
3. "Announcing 2018's Barry Award Nominees". CriminalElement.com. January 23, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
4. White, Peter (July 25, 2019). "Jeff Bridges To Star As Retired CIA Officer In FX Drama 'The Old Man' From 'Black Sails' Co-Creators Jon Steinberg & Robert Levine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
5. Patten, Dominic (November 7, 2019). "Hulu To Be Official FX Streaming Home Next Year, Bob Iger Says; Cate Blanchett's 'Mrs. America' & 3 Other Series Move Online". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2020.

External links

• Ott, Bill. 2017, "The Old Man", The Booklist, vol. 113, no. 9, pp. 46.
• Stasio, Marilyn (January 6, 2017). "The Best and Latest in Crime Fiction". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved April 9, 2021.
• The Old Man at IMDb