Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on June 23, 1950)

Happy Birthday, John Katzenbach! May your day be filled with more twists and turns than one of your gripping psychological thrillers. Just remember—if the cake mysteriously disappears or guests start acting suspiciously, you're probably just living out another plot from "The Madman's Tale."

Your brilliant storytelling in classics like "In the Heat of the Summer" and "Hart's War" has kept readers awake at night for decades. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success—and fewer fictional madmen lurking around corners. Cheers to another chapter filled with suspenseful plots, unforgettable characters, and plenty of laughter along the way!