Date of Birth: October 10, 1968
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Adrian McKinty is an acclaimed Northern Irish novelist born in Belfast. He has made a significant mark in the literary world through his crime and mystery novels, most notably the “Sean Duffy” series. McKinty grew up during the Troubles, a period of conflict in Northern Ireland, which has deeply influenced his writing. He attended the University of Warwick, where he studied philosophy, and later earned a master’s degree in politics and philosophy from the University of Oxford. Before becoming a full-time writer, McKinty worked in various jobs, including bartender, construction worker, and high school teacher. His breakthrough came with the publication of “The Chain,” a psychological thriller that gained international acclaim and was optioned for a film adaptation.
5 Interesting Facts about Adrian McKinty
1. Adrian McKinty won the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original for his novel “Rain Dogs” in 2017.
2. He lived in Harlem, New York, for several years before moving to Melbourne, Australia, where he currently resides.
3. McKinty’s novel “The Chain” was inspired by a real-life kidnapping case and became a bestseller, translated into over 20 languages.
4. He initially struggled financially as a writer and almost gave up on writing before “The Chain” became a success.
5. McKinty has written under pseudonyms for some of his earlier works.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Adrian McKinty
1. “Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those, who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation.”
2. “The best crime novels are not about how a detective works on a case, but about how a case works on a detective.”
3. “A writer should have the precision of a poet and the imagination of a scientist.”
4. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
5. “The Chain is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of violence, showing how it perpetuates and feeds on itself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Adrian McKinty has achieved is estimated to be around $1 million, primarily from the success of “The Chain.”
Children
Adrian McKinty has two children, a son and a daughter, who live with him and his wife in Melbourne, Australia.
Relevant Links
1. [Adrian McKinty’s Official Website](http://adrianmckinty.com/
2. [Adrian McKinty on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/360621.Adrian_McKinty
4. [Adrian McKinty on Twitter](https://twitter.com/adrianmckinty
5. [Adrian McKinty on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_McKinty
