Peter Temple | |
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.jpg) Peter Temple at Oslo Bokfestival in 2011 | |
| Born | 10 March 1946 South Africa |
| Died | 8 March 2018 (aged 71) Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Murder mystery, thriller, crime fiction |
| Notable works | Jack Irish series |
| Spouse | Anita |
| Children | 1 |
Peter Temple (10 March 1946 – 8 March 2018) 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.