Paul Mendelson (novelist)

Paul Mendelson
Mendelson in 2017
Born (1965-01-14) 14 January 1965
London, England, UK
OccupationNovelist, writer, lecturer
Nationality British
Period1989–present
GenreCrime thriller, psychological thriller, thriller, non-fiction, mind sport
Notable worksThe First Rule of Survival
Website
www.paulmendelson.co.uk

Paul Mendelson (born 14 January 1965) is a British Crime fiction novelist and contract bridge and poker author.

His first novel The First Rule of Survival was shortlisted for CWA Goldsboro Gold Dagger 2014. The follow-up, The Serpentine Road, published in 2015 was long listed for CWA Goldsboro Gold Dagger 2015. His third novel, The History of Blood was published in 2016. His fourth novel was Apostle Lodge, published in 2018. He has written extensively on bridge, on which he is considered a leading author, and is the columnist for the Financial Times and many other publications.