Andrew Kaplan

Andrew Kaplan is a noteworthy American author famous for writing spy thriller books. He is particularly popular for writing the Scorpion series. Prior to beginning of his writer, author Kaplan used to do freelance work as a journalist. He has even worked as a war correspondent in Paris for International Herald Tribune. Author Kaplan has involved in both the Israeli and American armies over the course of his journalism career. Author Kaplan began his writing career in the year 1980 with the release of the book called Hour of the Assassins. He was born on May 18, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. Kaplan completed his schooling from the Stuyvesant High School and then enrolled at the Brooklyn College. Immediately after his graduation, author Kaplan joined the United States Army and served for a short period of time. After his completion of his service period, Kaplan moved to Africa and Europe. There, he worked as war correspondent and freelance journalist. At the time of the Six Day War in 1967, author Kaplan was working for the Israeli Army. He was also engaged in student activities in Israel after getting elected to the post of student leader. Kaplan assisted in starting the Ben Gurion Negev University, which was initially called as the University of Negev. He also helped in laying the foundation of the Israeli fencing team for the Olympics. Author Kaplan graduated from the University of Tel Aviv in 1970. Following this, he earned his MBA degree from the Oregon State University. For a long time, Kaplan has been in the technology business. He has published around 8 international bestselling novels as an author. His books have sold millions of copies throughout the world and have been translated into as many as 22 foreign languages in various countries across the globe.