Arthur Herzog
Arthur Herzog III was an American novelist, non-fiction writer, and journalist, well known for his works of science fiction and true crime books. He was the son of songwriter Arthur Herzog Jr. He was married to Leslie Mandel and they did not have any children.
He wrote the 1977 novel Orca, which was adapted into the 1977 film of the same title, and his 1974 novel The Swarm was also adapted into a film in 1978.
Herzog was also the author of non-fiction books: The Church Trap is a critique of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish church organization and institutions particularly in the US; 17 Days: The Katie Beers Story is about the kidnapping and child sexual abuse of Katie Beers.
Filmography
Orca, 1977. Featuring Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling. Director: Michael Anderson.The Swarm, 1978. Featuring: Michael Caine, Richard Chamberlain, Olivia de Havilland, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark. Director: Irwin Allen.- Additionally, his science fiction novel IQ 83 is being made into a movie by DreamWorks.