Peter Temple
Australian crime fiction writer (1946-2018) · Australia · On the map · Writers · Died at 71
Peter Temple was an Australian crime fiction writer, mainly known for his Jack Irish novel series. He won several awards for his writing, including the Gold Dagger in 2007, the first for an Australian. He was also an international magazine and newspaper journalist and editor.
Peter Temple is read about 38 times a day, in 12 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 September 2026
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Close ties
- Jeffrey Walker Directed Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
- Andrew Knight Produced Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Marta Dusseldorp Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Damien Garvey Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Rowan Woods Directed The Broken Shore (2013)
Aaron Pedersen Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Don Hany Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Shane Jacobson Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)- Terry Norris Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
Roy Billing Also in Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
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Awards
About this person
Country
Australia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2018 · aged 71
