Dan Gordon

Dan Gordon (born 1947 in Los Angeles) – American-Israeli author, screenwriter and playwright. His literary work is deeply intertwined with his 40-year history as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and his identity as an American-Israeli. His thrillers often blend contemporary geopolitical realities with what he calls “Terror-fi”. Gordon’s thrillers are known for their “frighteningly realistic” portrayal of Middle Eastern combat and international espionage. He maintains dual residences in southern California and in Israel. [Google/AI]

“Day of the Dead” Series: Book One: Gaza - A thriller detailing the mechanics of modern “terrorist armies” like Hamas and the use of attack tunnels; Book Two: America – A “Terror-fi” scenario where ISIS collaborates with Mexican drug cartels to invade the U.S. via existing smuggling tunnels. Gordon’s Jewish and Israeli identity is a central pillar of his creative output, often focusing on heroism, survival, and national security. 

The Assignment: A novel based on his 1997 film, focusing on the hunt for the international terrorist Carlos the Jackal.

Murder in the First: A legal thriller (also a film) that explores systemic corruption and a high-stakes murder trial.

Irena’s Vow is based on the story of a “Righteous Gentile” who hid 12 Jews during the Holocaust.

Just Play Dead is based in Hawaii and features the only Jewish policeman there, Dani Kahane.

Gordon, Dan, (Just Play Dead [hc, St. Martin’s Press, 1997]) 978-0312168766 [pb, St. Martins Press, 1999] 978-0312965679

Gordon, Dan, (Day of the Dead: Book One – Gaza [pb, Liberty Hill Publishing, 2015] 978-1498430982

Gordon, Dan, (Day of the Dead: Book Two – America [pb, Liberty Hill Publishing, 2016] 978-1498458696

Gordon, Dan, (Irena’s Vow [pb, Regalo Press, 2024] 979-8888456101