Trevanian

Rodney William Whitaker wrote under the pen name Trevanian, achieving bestseller status with his novels.

He was known for writing across various genres and using multiple pseudonyms.

Whitaker's work, particularly Shibumi, gained critical acclaim and commercial success, with five of his novels selling over a million copies each between 1972 and 1983.

Despite his popularity, Whitaker maintained a reclusive lifestyle, avoiding publicity and keeping his real identity secret for many years.

His writing style was praised for its sophistication and depth, earning comparisons to renowned authors across different literary traditions.