Martin Suter, born in Zurich in 1948, is a writer, columnist and screenwriter. He worked as a creative director in advertising before deciding to focus exclusively on writing. His novels have enjoyed huge international success. Martin Suter lives with his family in Zurich.
`The most enjoyable novel I've read all year' Elizabeth McKenzie, author of The Portable Veblen 'I loved Elefant! It was a complete tonic' Seni Glaister, author of The Museum of Things Left Behind `A very gripping story which tugs at your heartstrings' Neue Deutsche Rundfunk, Hannover `The topic (genetic engineering) is serious, the pace swift, the plot excellently constructed.' Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich `A quirky tale composed with tangible joy' Landshuter Zeitung `Written in short chapters, like a thriller, and rich in flashbacks and jumps forward, Elefant is a gripping read' Les Echos Weekend, France `It's easy to fall in love with this novel' Homer Hickam, author of Carrying Albert Home `A mind-blowing contemporary fable ... endearing, bizarre, irresistible and exhilarating' Page des Libraires, France