Len Deighton Len Deighton Leonard Cyril Deighton (; born 18 February 1929), known as Len Deighton, is a British author. Deighton is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time (along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré). In addition he is a highly acclaimed military historian, cookery writer, and graphic artist. "The IPCRESS File" (1962), his first novel, was an instant bestseller and broke the mould of thriller writing. "The Sunday Times" called him "the poet of the spy story". Deighton’s first protagonist – a nameless spy christened Harry Palmer in the films – was made famous worldwide
Simon Mason (author) this area is he has squarely said it cannot be a classic if it's not entertaining" Simon Mason (author) Simon Mason (born 5 February 1962) is a British author of juvenile and adult fiction. Simon Mason was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 5 February 1962. He was educated at local schools and studied English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. He splits his time between writing at home and working at David Fickling Books, publisher of his 2011 children's novel, "Moon Pie". Mason lives with his wife and two children in Oxford. Mason's 2011 novel, "Moon Pie", published by David Fickling