Earlier in his life, Peter Steiner taught literature for a living. Then he became a cartoonist for "The New Yorker". He now writes stunningly good spy novels. He has published books including "The Terrorist, L'Assassin "and "Le Crime "(published in hardcover as "A French Country Murder") in his series set in France and featuring ex-CIA man Louis Morgon. Peter Steiner makes his home in France and Connecticut.