The Old Man (Perry novel)
| Company type | Imprint |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Parent | Grove Atlantic |
The Old Man is a standalone thriller novel authored by Thomas Perry, released in January 2017 through Mysterious Press, an imprint under Grove Atlantic. A television adaptation featuring Jeff Bridges debuted on FX in June 2022.
Synopsis
Michael Kohler, a former officer in the U.S. Army intelligence, now living under the alias Dan Chase, leads a secluded life in Norwich, Vermont accompanied by his dogs. He has been in hiding ever since fleeing with $20 million during an operation in Libya.
Reception
According to Publishers Weekly, the book is an "absorbing though not perfect thriller," praising the novel's "refreshing" focus on an older protagonist in an action role and its compelling suspense, while noting that some of the secondary characters' backgrounds felt "forced and superfluous."
Kirkus Reviews described it as "fast-paced, unsentimental, and thoroughly gratifying."
The book earned a nomination for the 2018 Barry Award in the Best Thriller category.
Television adaptation
The television series, developed by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, stars Jeff Bridges in the leading role. It premiered on FX on Hulu on June 16, 2022.
Further reading
- Ott, Bill. 2017, "The Old Man", The Booklist, vol. 113, no. 9, pp. 46.
- Stasio, Marilyn. 2017-01-06, "The Best and Latest in Crime Fiction", The New York Times