Thriller writer Andrew Gross, 72, died on April 9 at his home in Purchase, NY of a rare form of cancer. He was the author of the Ty Hauck series, plus novels including: Eyes Wide Open, 15 Seconds, No Way Back, and more. He also co-authored books with James Patterson. Before he became a novelist in his 40s, Gross was senior corporate vice president of his family’s successful apparel company, Leslie Fay Inc.
