Akif Pirinçci, a celebrated literary personality of exceptional distinction, entered this world on October 20th, 1959, in the culturally rich and cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, Turkey, a place that would later serve as a profound source of inspiration for his creative endeavors.
Pirinçci's formative years were marked by a profound enthusiasm for the realm of fiction, a passion that would ultimately culminate in the creation of his inaugural novel, "Tränen sind immer das Ende", a literary masterpiece that would make its debut in 1980, when the 21-year-old author was still in the early stages of his remarkable career.
In the year 1989, the renowned Turkish author, Pirinçci, made a significant literary contribution with the release of his next notable work, a crime fiction novel that deviated from the conventional norm by featuring felines as the primary characters. This innovative and captivating concept, which has been skillfully woven into the fabric of the narrative, has been translated into a staggering 17 languages, thereby propelling the novel to international bestseller status, a testament to its widespread appeal and enduring popularity.
