Andrew Kaplan

  • 9

    Catalog books

  • 5

    Works

  • 1981 to 2007

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Andrew Kaplan writes with a lean focus on action and practical detail. His thriller Hour of the Assassins delivers tense plotting and globe-trotting stakes, while Careers for Sports Fans takes a pragmatic turn, offering concise career guidance for readers drawn to the sports world.

Across fiction and nonfiction, Kaplan favors clarity and purpose: a fast-moving spy narrative that prioritizes momentum and an accessible handbook that translates passion for sports into job possibilities. Both books reflect a direct, no-frills approach that values utility and narrative drive.

Best Place To Start

Careers for sports fans

Millbrook Press • 1991 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Action-packed thrillers • Political intrigue and assassination plots • Fast-paced plotting

Genres and themes: Thriller • Espionage • Political suspense

Who this author is best for: Readers who like compact, plot-driven thrillers with high-stakes political suspense will enjoy Kaplan's work.

Start with Hour of the Assassins for a direct example of his thriller style; use the shorter Careers for Sports Fans to see a different, concise non-fiction voice.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Careers for sports fans

    Millbrook Press • 1991 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1991 • 64 pages.

  2. Hour of the Assassins

    HarperCollins Publishers Limited • 1981 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Chronology

    Lulu.com • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 232 pages.

  4. The EPL Book

    Griffin Communications, Inc. • 1997 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 376 pages.

  5. Careers For Artistic Types (Pb

    Lerner Pub Group • 1991 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 64 pages.

  6. Careers For Number Lovers, (Choices (Millbrook))

    Lerner Pub Group • 1991 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. Careers for Wordsmiths

    Lerner Pub Group • 1991 • quick commitment

  8. Careers For Artistic Types, (Choices (Millbrook))

    Millbrook Press • 1991 • quick commitment

  9. Careers For Number Lovers,(Pb)

    Lerner Pub Group • 1991 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991.

How The Picks Compare

  • Hour of the Assassins gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Careers for sports fans leans later in the catalog.
  • Chronology is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Careers for sports fans.

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