Russell Andrews

Author:
Russell Andrews

Date of birth: 01-Jan-1970
Place of birth: New York, NY USA

About the author:
Russell Andrews is the pen name of Peter Gethers, an American author, screenwriter, editor, and publisher best known for writing intelligent, fast-paced thrillers that blend political intrigue, psychological suspense, and philosophical depth. Writing as Russell Andrews, Gethers has created a series of bestselling novels that are known for their complex plotting, morally ambiguous characters, and cinematic style.

Under the Russell Andrews name, Gethers has authored several notable thrillers, beginning with Gideon (1999), which garnered critical and commercial success for its taut storytelling and layered mystery. The novel follows a journalist who becomes embroiled in a deadly political conspiracy, setting the tone for the author’s signature blend of suspense and thought-provoking themes.

His subsequent novels—Icarus (2001), Aphrodite (2003), Midas (2005), and Hades (2006)—continued to explore grand themes such as power, corruption, media manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and illusion. These novels were praised for their propulsive narratives and their mix of traditional thriller tropes with philosophical and ethical dilemmas.

What sets Andrews' work apart is its fusion of genre fiction with literary ambition. While the books deliver the tension and pace expected of thrillers, they also probe deeper questions about identity, justice, memory, and the consequences of secrecy.

Peter Gethers, the man behind the pseudonym, has also enjoyed success as an editor and publisher and is well-known in literary circles. As himself, he gained a separate fan base for his charming and heartfelt nonfiction trilogy about his Scottish Fold cat Norton (The Cat Who Went to Paris, A Cat Abroad, The Cat Who'll Live Forever), which achieved international popularity.

In his dual roles, Gethers/Andrews has shown exceptional versatility—writing gripping, high-concept fiction under one name while producing heartwarming memoirs and literary nonfiction under another.

While the Russell Andrews novels haven't been released in recent years, they continue to maintain a loyal readership, especially among fans of cerebral thrillers in the vein of Robert Ludlum, Nelson DeMille, and Greg Iles.