SettingsEdgar Award winners
Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie DBE was a British crime writer of novels, short stories, and plays.
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie DBE was a British crime writer of novels, short stories, and plays.
Alan Armer
Alan A. Armer was an American television writer, producer, and director.
Alan A. Armer was an American television writer, producer, and director.
Andrew Klavan
Andrew Klavan,, known also by his pen name Keith Peterson, is an American writer of mystery novels, psychological thrillers, and screenplays for "tough-guy" mystery films.
Andrew Klavan,, known also by his pen name Keith Peterson, is an American writer of mystery novels, psychological thrillers, and screenplays for "tough-guy" mystery films.
Anthony Boucher
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Anthony Lewis
Anthony Lewis (born March 27, 1927, New York City) is a prominent liberal intellectual, writing for The New York Times op-ed page and The New York Review of Books, among other publications.
Anthony Lewis (born March 27, 1927, New York City) is a prominent liberal intellectual, writing for The New York Times op-ed page and The New York Review of Books, among other publications.
Anthony Shaffer
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 November 2001) was an English barrister, advertising executive, novelist, playwright and screenwriter.
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (15 May 1926 – 6 November 2001) was an English barrister, advertising executive, novelist, playwright and screenwriter.
Anthony Shaffer (writer)
Anthony Joshua Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, novelist, barrister, and advertising executive.
Anthony Joshua Shaffer was an English playwright, screenwriter, novelist, barrister, and advertising executive.
Avram Davidson
Avram Davidson was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction, as well as the author of many stories that do not fit into a genre niche.
Avram Davidson was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction, as well as the author of many stories that do not fit into a genre niche.
Barbara Amiel
Barbara Joan Estelle Amiel, Baroness Black of Crossharbour is a British-Canadian journalist, writer, and socialite.
Barbara Joan Estelle Amiel, Baroness Black of Crossharbour is a British-Canadian journalist, writer, and socialite.
Barbara Brooks Wallace
Barbara Brooks Wallace is an award-winning American children's writer, including NLAPW Children's Book Award and International Youth Library "Best of the Best" for Claudia (2001) and William...
Barbara Brooks Wallace is an award-winning American children's writer, including NLAPW Children's Book Award and International Youth Library "Best of the Best" for Claudia (2001) and William...
Barbara Owens
Barbara Owens (1934–2008) was a psychological suspense writer.
Barbara Owens (1934–2008) was a psychological suspense writer.
Barré Lyndon
Barré Lyndon (pseudonym of Alfred Edgar) (12 August 1896 – 23 October 1972) was a British playwright and screenwriter.
Barré Lyndon (pseudonym of Alfred Edgar) (12 August 1896 – 23 October 1972) was a British playwright and screenwriter.
Ben Maddow
Ben Maddow was a prolific screenwriter and documentarian from the 1930s through the 70s.
Ben Maddow was a prolific screenwriter and documentarian from the 1930s through the 70s.
Bill Condon
William "Bill" Condon is an American screenwriter and director.
William "Bill" Condon is an American screenwriter and director.
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards (July 26, 1922 – December 15, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Blake Edwards (July 26, 1922 – December 15, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Blue Balliett
Blue Balliett is an American author, best known for her award-winning novel for children, Chasing Vermeer.
Blue Balliett is an American author, best known for her award-winning novel for children, Chasing Vermeer.
Brett Halliday
Brett Halliday (July 31, 1904 - February 4, 1977), primary pen name of Davis Dresser, was an American mystery writer, best known for the long-lived series of Michael Shayne novels he w...
Brett Halliday (July 31, 1904 - February 4, 1977), primary pen name of Davis Dresser, was an American mystery writer, best known for the long-lived series of Michael Shayne novels he w...
Brian Helgeland
Brian Thomas Helgeland (born January 17, 1961) is an American screenwriter, film producer and director.
Brian Thomas Helgeland (born January 17, 1961) is an American screenwriter, film producer and director.
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes, CBE is an English film director, actor and writer.
Bryan Forbes, CBE is an English film director, actor and writer.
Burl Barer
Burl Barer (born 1947, Walla Walla, Washington) is an American author and literary historian.
Burl Barer (born 1947, Walla Walla, Washington) is an American author and literary historian.
C. J. Box
Charles James Box, Jr. is an American writer, a native of Wyoming, who lives outside of Cheyenne with his wife Laurie, and daughters Molly, Becky and Roxanne.
Charles James Box, Jr. is an American writer, a native of Wyoming, who lives outside of Cheyenne with his wife Laurie, and daughters Molly, Becky and Roxanne.
Carol Plum-Ucci
Carol Plum-Ucci ( in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is a young adult novelist and essayist.
Carol Plum-Ucci ( in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is a young adult novelist and essayist.
Casey, Crime Photographer
Casey, Crime Photographer (aka Crime photographer; Flashgun Casey; Casey, Press Photographer; Stephen Bristol, Crime Photographer) was a media franchise, in the 1930s thr...
Casey, Crime Photographer (aka Crime photographer; Flashgun Casey; Casey, Press Photographer; Stephen Bristol, Crime Photographer) was a media franchise, in the 1930s thr...
Celia Fremlin
Celia Margaret Fremlin (June 20, 1914 - June 16, 2009) was born in Kingsbury, now part of London, England, the sister of nuclear physicist, John H. Fremlin.
Celia Margaret Fremlin (June 20, 1914 - June 16, 2009) was born in Kingsbury, now part of London, England, the sister of nuclear physicist, John H. Fremlin.
Charles Addams
Charles "Chaz" Samuel Addams (January 7, 1912 – September 29, 1988) was an American cartoonist known for his particularly darkly humorous and macabre characters.
Charles "Chaz" Samuel Addams (January 7, 1912 – September 29, 1988) was an American cartoonist known for his particularly darkly humorous and macabre characters.
Charles Fuller
Charles H. Fuller, Jr. (born 5 March 1939) is an American playwright, best known for his play, A Soldier's Play, for which he received the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Charles H. Fuller, Jr. (born 5 March 1939) is an American playwright, best known for his play, A Soldier's Play, for which he received the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Charles G. Booth
Charles G. Booth (1896 – 1949) was a British-born writer who settled in America and wrote several classic Hollywood stories, including The General Died at Dawn (1936) and Sundown (1941).
Charles G. Booth (1896 – 1949) was a British-born writer who settled in America and wrote several classic Hollywood stories, including The General Died at Dawn (1936) and Sundown (1941).
Charlotte Armstrong
Charlotte Armstrong Lewi (May 2, 1905 Vulcan, Michigan – July 7, 1969 Glendale, California) was an American author.
Charlotte Armstrong Lewi (May 2, 1905 Vulcan, Michigan – July 7, 1969 Glendale, California) was an American author.
Charlotte Jay
Charlotte Jay was the pseudonym adopted by Australian mystery writer and novelist, Geraldine Halls (17 December 1919 - 27 October 1996).
Charlotte Jay was the pseudonym adopted by Australian mystery writer and novelist, Geraldine Halls (17 December 1919 - 27 October 1996).
Chester Gould
Chester Gould (November 20, 1900 – May 11, 1985) was an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip, which he wrote and drew from 1931 to 1977, incorpo...
Chester Gould (November 20, 1900 – May 11, 1985) was an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip, which he wrote and drew from 1931 to 1977, incorpo...
Chris Gerolmo
Chris Gerolmo is an American writer, director, and singer best known for writing the screenplay for the film Mississippi Burning and co-creating the FX Networks military drama series Over ...
Chris Gerolmo is an American writer, director, and singer best known for writing the screenplay for the film Mississippi Burning and co-creating the FX Networks military drama series Over ...
Christopher McQuarrie
Christopher McQuarrie is an American screenwriter, producer and director.
Christopher McQuarrie is an American screenwriter, producer and director.
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Jonathan James Nolan is a British/American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Christopher Jonathan James Nolan is a British/American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Clayton Rawson
Clayton Rawson (1906 - 1971) was an American mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician.
Clayton Rawson (1906 - 1971) was an American mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician.
Cornell Woolrich
Cornell George Hopley-Woolrich (4 December 1903 – 25 September 1968) was an American novelist and short story writer who sometimes wrote under the pseudonyms William Irish and Geo...
Cornell George Hopley-Woolrich (4 December 1903 – 25 September 1968) was an American novelist and short story writer who sometimes wrote under the pseudonyms William Irish and Geo...
Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras, (short for Constantinos Gavras or Κωνσταντίνος Γαβράς; born 12 February 1933) is a Greek filmmaker, who lives and works in France, best known for films with overt political t...
Costa-Gavras, (short for Constantinos Gavras or Κωνσταντίνος Γαβράς; born 12 February 1933) is a Greek filmmaker, who lives and works in France, best known for films with overt political t...
Curt Gentry
Curt Gentry (born 1931) is an American writer.
Curt Gentry (born 1931) is an American writer.
Cynthia Voigt
Cynthia Voigt is an American author of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse.
Cynthia Voigt is an American author of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse.
Dana Stabenow
Dana Stabenow is an American author who has produced works in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense/thriller genres.
Dana Stabenow is an American author who has produced works in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense/thriller genres.
Daniel Waters (writer)
Daniel "Dan" Waters (born November 10, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American screenwriter and film director.
Daniel "Dan" Waters (born November 10, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American screenwriter and film director.
David Chase
David Chase (born August 22, 1945) is an American writer, director, and producer of television series.
David Chase (born August 22, 1945) is an American writer, director, and producer of television series.
David E. Kelley
David Edward Kelley (born April 4, 1956) is an American television writer and producer, known as the creator of Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston P...
David Edward Kelley (born April 4, 1956) is an American television writer and producer, known as the creator of Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston P...
David Liss
David Liss (born 1966) is an American writer of novels, essays and short fiction; more recently working also in comic books.
David Liss (born 1966) is an American writer of novels, essays and short fiction; more recently working also in comic books.
David Milch
David S. Milch (born March 23, 1945) is an American writer and producer of television series.
David S. Milch (born March 23, 1945) is an American writer and producer of television series.
David Renwick
David Peter Renwick is an English television writer, best known for creation of the sitcom One Foot in the Grave and the mystery series Jonathan Creek.
David Peter Renwick is an English television writer, best known for creation of the sitcom One Foot in the Grave and the mystery series Jonathan Creek.
David Simon
David Simon is an American author, journalist, and a writer/producer of television series.
David Simon is an American author, journalist, and a writer/producer of television series.
David Stout
David Stout (* approx. 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a journalist and author of mystery novels, two of which have been turned into TV movies, and of non-fiction about violent crime.
David Stout (* approx. 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a journalist and author of mystery novels, two of which have been turned into TV movies, and of non-fiction about violent crime.
Dennis Potter
Dennis Christopher George Potter (17 May 1935 – 7 June 1994) was an English television dramatist, screenwriter and journalist.
Dennis Christopher George Potter (17 May 1935 – 7 June 1994) was an English television dramatist, screenwriter and journalist.
Dick Francis
Richard Stanley "Dick" Francis CBE was an English jockey and crime writer, many of whose novels centre around horse racing.
Richard Stanley "Dick" Francis CBE was an English jockey and crime writer, many of whose novels centre around horse racing.
Dick Wolf
Richard Anthony "Dick" Wolf is an American producer, specializing in crime dramas such as Miami Vice and the Law & Order franchise.
Richard Anthony "Dick" Wolf is an American producer, specializing in crime dramas such as Miami Vice and the Law & Order franchise.
Donald Bellisario
Donald Paul Bellisario (born August 8, 1935) is an American television producer and screenwriter who created and sometimes wrote episodes for the TV series Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, Quant...
Donald Paul Bellisario (born August 8, 1935) is an American television producer and screenwriter who created and sometimes wrote episodes for the TV series Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, Quant...
Donald E. Westlake
Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit.
Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit.
Donald J. Sobol
Donald J. Sobol (born October 4, 1924) is an award-winning writer in Miami, Florida.
Donald J. Sobol (born October 4, 1924) is an award-winning writer in Miami, Florida.
Dorothy B. Hughes
Dorothy B. Hughes was an American crime writer and literary critic.
Dorothy B. Hughes was an American crime writer and literary critic.
Dorothy Salisbury Davis
Dorothy Salisbury Davis (born April 26, 1916, Chicago, Illinois) is an American crime fiction writer.
Dorothy Salisbury Davis (born April 26, 1916, Chicago, Illinois) is an American crime fiction writer.
Dorothy Uhnak
Dorothy Uhnak (24 April 1930 - 8 July 2006; née Goldstein) was an American novelist.
Dorothy Uhnak (24 April 1930 - 8 July 2006; née Goldstein) was an American novelist.
Ed Lacy
Ed Lacy (August 25, 1911 - January 7, 1968), born Leonard "Len" S. Zinberg, was an American writer of crime and detective fiction.
Ed Lacy (August 25, 1911 - January 7, 1968), born Leonard "Len" S. Zinberg, was an American writer of crime and detective fiction.
Edgar Award
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America.
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America.
Edith Pargeter
Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM, also known by her nom de plume Ellis Peters, was a British author of works in many categories, especially history and historical fiction, and was also ho...
Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM, also known by her nom de plume Ellis Peters, was a British author of works in many categories, especially history and historical fiction, and was also ho...
Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen is both a fictional character and a pseudonym used by two American cousins from Brooklyn, New York: Daniel Nathan, alias Frederic Dannay and Manford Lepofsky, alias Manfred...
Ellery Queen is both a fictional character and a pseudonym used by two American cousins from Brooklyn, New York: Daniel Nathan, alias Frederic Dannay and Manford Lepofsky, alias Manfred...
Ellery Queen (house name)
Ellery Queen was the pen name for two cousins, Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee, who wrote novels and short stories about a fictional detective character named Ellery Queen.
Ellery Queen was the pen name for two cousins, Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee, who wrote novels and short stories about a fictional detective character named Ellery Queen.
Elleston Trevor
Elleston Trevor (17 February 1920 – 21 July 1995) was a British novelist who wrote under several pseudonyms.
Elleston Trevor (17 February 1920 – 21 July 1995) was a British novelist who wrote under several pseudonyms.
Elmore Leonard
Elmore John Leonard Jr., better known as Elmore Leonard, is an American novelist and screenwriter.
Elmore John Leonard Jr., better known as Elmore Leonard, is an American novelist and screenwriter.
Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (December 9, 1915 - November 30, 2000) was an author of children's books and young adult novels.
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (December 9, 1915 - November 30, 2000) was an author of children's books and young adult novels.
Eloise McGraw
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (December 9, 1915 - November 30, 2000) was an author of children's books and young adult novels.
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (December 9, 1915 - November 30, 2000) was an author of children's books and young adult novels.
Emma Lathen
Emma Lathen is the pen name of two American businesswomen: an economist Mary Jane Latsis (July 12, 1927 -October 29, 1997) and an economic analyst Martha Henissart (born 1929),who r...
Emma Lathen is the pen name of two American businesswomen: an economist Mary Jane Latsis (July 12, 1927 -October 29, 1997) and an economic analyst Martha Henissart (born 1929),who r...
Eric Ambler
Eric Clifford Ambler OBE (28 June 1909 – 22 October 1998) was an influential British author of spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre.
Eric Clifford Ambler OBE (28 June 1909 – 22 October 1998) was an influential British author of spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre.
Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 – March 11, 1970) was an American lawyer and author of detective stories.
Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 – March 11, 1970) was an American lawyer and author of detective stories.
Ernest Lehman
Ernest Lehman (December 8, 1915 in New York City – July 2, 2005 in Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter.
Ernest Lehman (December 8, 1915 in New York City – July 2, 2005 in Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter.
Ernest Tidyman
Ernest Tidyman (January 1, 1928 - July 14, 1984) was a Cleveland-born American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft.
Ernest Tidyman (January 1, 1928 - July 14, 1984) was a Cleveland-born American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft.
Eve Bunting
Anne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, is an American author who has written more than 250 books.
Anne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, is an American author who has written more than 250 books.
Francis Russell (author)
Francis Russell (January 12, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts - March 20, 1989 in Falmouth, Massachusetts) was an American author specializing in American history and historical figures.
Francis Russell (January 12, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts - March 20, 1989 in Falmouth, Massachusetts) was an American author specializing in American history and historical figures.
Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth, CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English author and occasional political commentator.
Frederick Forsyth, CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English author and occasional political commentator.
Frederick Knott
Frederick Major Paull Knott (28 August 1916 — 17 December 2002) was an English playwright, best known for writing the London-based stage thriller Dial M for Murder, which was later filmed in...
Frederick Major Paull Knott (28 August 1916 — 17 December 2002) was an English playwright, best known for writing the London-based stage thriller Dial M for Murder, which was later filmed in...
Fredric Brown
Fredric Brown (October 29, 1906 – March 11, 1972) was an American science fiction and mystery writer.
Fredric Brown (October 29, 1906 – March 11, 1972) was an American science fiction and mystery writer.
Gerald Kersh
Gerald Kersh was a British writer.
Gerald Kersh was a British writer.
Glen A. Larson
Glen Albert Larson (born January 3, 1937 in Los Angeles, California) is an American television producer and writer best known as the creator of the television series Battlestar Galactica, ...
Glen Albert Larson (born January 3, 1937 in Los Angeles, California) is an American television producer and writer best known as the creator of the television series Battlestar Galactica, ...
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal is an American author, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and political activist.
Gore Vidal is an American author, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and political activist.
Gregory Mcdonald
Gregory Mcdonald was an American mystery writer best known for his character Irwin Maurice Fletcher, an investigative reporter otherwise known as "Fletch."
Gregory Mcdonald was an American mystery writer best known for his character Irwin Maurice Fletcher, an investigative reporter otherwise known as "Fletch."
Guy Ritchie
Guy Stuart Ritchie (born 10 September 1968) is an English screenwriter and film maker best known for directing Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, RocknRolla a...
Guy Stuart Ritchie (born 10 September 1968) is an English screenwriter and film maker best known for directing Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, RocknRolla a...
Guy Trosper
Guy Trosper (1911 – 1963) was an American screenwriter.
Guy Trosper (1911 – 1963) was an American screenwriter.
Hans Hellmut Kirst
Hans Hellmut Kirst (5 December 1914 - 13 February 1989) was a distinguished German novelist and the author of 46 books, many of which were translated into English.
Hans Hellmut Kirst (5 December 1914 - 13 February 1989) was a distinguished German novelist and the author of 46 books, many of which were translated into English.
Harold Jacob Smith
Harold Jacob Smith (July 2, 1912 - December 28, 1970) was an American screenwriter.
Harold Jacob Smith (July 2, 1912 - December 28, 1970) was an American screenwriter.
Harry Kemelman
Harry Kemelman (November 24, 1908 — December 15, 1996) was an American mystery writer and a professor of English.
Harry Kemelman (November 24, 1908 — December 15, 1996) was an American mystery writer and a professor of English.
Harry N. MacLean
Harry MacLean (born c.1943) is a writer and lawyer living in Denver, Colorado who writes true crime books and won an Edgar Award for his book In Broad Daylight.
Harry MacLean (born c.1943) is a writer and lawyer living in Denver, Colorado who writes true crime books and won an Edgar Award for his book In Broad Daylight.
Helen McCloy
Helen McCloy, pseudonym Helen Clarkson, was an American mystery writer, whose series character Dr. Basil Willing debuted in Dance of Death.
Helen McCloy, pseudonym Helen Clarkson, was an American mystery writer, whose series character Dr. Basil Willing debuted in Dance of Death.
Henri Verneuil
Henri Verneuil was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France.
Henri Verneuil was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France.
Henry Farrell
Henry Farrell (September 27, 1920 – March 29, 2006) was an American novelist and screenwriter, best known as the author of the renowned gothic horror story What Ever Happened to Baby Jan...
Henry Farrell (September 27, 1920 – March 29, 2006) was an American novelist and screenwriter, best known as the author of the renowned gothic horror story What Ever Happened to Baby Jan...
Henry Slesar
Henry Slesar (June 12, 1927 - April 2, 2002) was an American author, playwright, and copywriter.
Henry Slesar (June 12, 1927 - April 2, 2002) was an American author, playwright, and copywriter.
Hugh Wheeler
Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 in Hampstead, London, England - 26 July 1987) was an English-born playwright, screenwriter, librettist, poet, and translator.
Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 in Hampstead, London, England - 26 July 1987) was an English-born playwright, screenwriter, librettist, poet, and translator.
Ira Levin
Ira Levin was an American author, dramatist and songwriter.
Ira Levin was an American author, dramatist and songwriter.
Jack Olsen
Jack Olsen (June 7, 1925 – July 16, 2002) was an American journalist and author known for his thorough, scholarly approach to crime reporting.
Jack Olsen (June 7, 1925 – July 16, 2002) was an American journalist and author known for his thorough, scholarly approach to crime reporting.
Jack Vance
John Holbrook Vance (born August 28, 1916 in San Francisco, California) is an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.
John Holbrook Vance (born August 28, 1916 in San Francisco, California) is an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.
Jack Webb
John Randolph "Jack" Webb, also known by the pseudonym John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe...
John Randolph "Jack" Webb, also known by the pseudonym John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe...
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a mystery writer, author of the ‘Maisie Dobbs’ series of books which explore the aftermath of World War I. She has won several mystery writing awards for books in this pop...
Jacqueline Winspear is a mystery writer, author of the ‘Maisie Dobbs’ series of books which explore the aftermath of World War I. She has won several mystery writing awards for books in this pop...
James B. Stewart
James Bennett Stewart is an American lawyer, journalist, and author.
James Bennett Stewart is an American lawyer, journalist, and author.
James Bridges
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 — June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter and film director.
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 — June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter and film director.
James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke (born December 5, 1936) is an American author of mysteries, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series.
James Lee Burke (born December 5, 1936) is an American author of mysteries, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series.
James Patterson
James B. Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author of thriller novels, largely known for his series about American psychologist Alex Cross.
James B. Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author of thriller novels, largely known for his series about American psychologist Alex Cross.
Jay Bennett (author)
Jay Bennett (born in New York City, December 24, 1912, died June 27, 2009 in Cherry Hill, NJ) was an American author and two-time winner of the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
Jay Bennett (born in New York City, December 24, 1912, died June 27, 2009 in Cherry Hill, NJ) was an American author and two-time winner of the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
Jay Dratler
Jay Dratler was born in 1911 in New York City.
Jay Dratler was born in 1911 in New York City.
Jay Robert Nash
Jay Robert Nash (born on November 26, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American author of more than seventy books on myriad aspects of true crime.
Jay Robert Nash (born on November 26, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American author of more than seventy books on myriad aspects of true crime.
Jerome Chodorov
Jerome Chodorov (August 10, 1911 - September 12, 2004) was an American playwright and librettist.
Jerome Chodorov (August 10, 1911 - September 12, 2004) was an American playwright and librettist.
Jesse Hill Ford
Jesse Hill Ford (December 28, 1928 - June 1, 1996) was an American writer of Southern literature, best known for his critical and commercial success in short fiction as well as the novels Mou...
Jesse Hill Ford (December 28, 1928 - June 1, 1996) was an American writer of Southern literature, best known for his critical and commercial success in short fiction as well as the novels Mou...
Jim Kouf
Jim Kouf (born July 24, 1951) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.
Jim Kouf (born July 24, 1951) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.
Jimmy McGovern
Jimmy McGovern is a BAFTA award-winning English television scriptwriter from Liverpool.
Jimmy McGovern is a BAFTA award-winning English television scriptwriter from Liverpool.
Jo Eisinger
Jo Eisinger (1909 - 1991) was a film and television writer whose career spanned more than forty years from the early forties well into the eighties.
Jo Eisinger (1909 - 1991) was a film and television writer whose career spanned more than forty years from the early forties well into the eighties.
Joan Lowery Nixon
Joan Lowery Nixon was an American journalist and author, specializing in historical fiction and mysteries for children and young adults.
Joan Lowery Nixon was an American journalist and author, specializing in historical fiction and mysteries for children and young adults.
John Ball (author)
John Dudley Ball (July 8, 1911 – October 15, 1988), writing as John Ball, was an American writer best known for mystery novels involving the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs.
John Dudley Ball (July 8, 1911 – October 15, 1988), writing as John Ball, was an American writer best known for mystery novels involving the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs.
John Collier (writer)
John Henry Noyes Collier (3 May 1901 – 6 April 1980) was a British-born author and screenplay writer best known for his short stories, many of which appeared in The New Yorker from the 1930s...
John Henry Noyes Collier (3 May 1901 – 6 April 1980) was a British-born author and screenplay writer best known for his short stories, many of which appeared in The New Yorker from the 1930s...
John Creasey
John Creasey MBE (17 September 1908 – 9 June 1973) was an English crime and science fiction writer.
John Creasey MBE (17 September 1908 – 9 June 1973) was an English crime and science fiction writer.
John D. F. Black
John D. F. Black was a scriptwriter, TV producer, and TV director from the late 1950s through about 1987.
John D. F. Black was a scriptwriter, TV producer, and TV director from the late 1950s through about 1987.
John Dickson Carr
John Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906–February 27, 1977) was an American author of detective stories, who also published under the pen names Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson and Roger ...
John Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906–February 27, 1977) was an American author of detective stories, who also published under the pen names Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson and Roger ...
John le Carré
David John Moore Cornwell (born 19 October 1931), pen name John le Carré, is a British author of espionage novels.
David John Moore Cornwell (born 19 October 1931), pen name John le Carré, is a British author of espionage novels.
John Lutz
John Lutz is an American writer who mainly writes mystery novels.
John Lutz is an American writer who mainly writes mystery novels.
John Michael Hayes
John Michael Hayes was an American screenwriter, who scripted several of Alfred Hitchcock's films in the 1950s, and subject of the book "Writing with Hitchcock" by Steven DeRosa.
John Michael Hayes was an American screenwriter, who scripted several of Alfred Hitchcock's films in the 1950s, and subject of the book "Writing with Hitchcock" by Steven DeRosa.
John Paxton
John Paxton (May 21, 1911, Kansas City, Missouri - January 5, 1985, Santa Monica, California) was an American screenwriter.
John Paxton (May 21, 1911, Kansas City, Missouri - January 5, 1985, Santa Monica, California) was an American screenwriter.
John Rowe Townsend
John Rowe Townsend (born 1922) is a British children's author and academic.
John Rowe Townsend (born 1922) is a British children's author and academic.
Jon Cleary
Jon Stephen Cleary was an Australian author.
Jon Stephen Cleary was an Australian author.
Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman is an American psychologist, and Edgar Award winning author of numerous bestselling suspense novels.
Jonathan Kellerman is an American psychologist, and Edgar Award winning author of numerous bestselling suspense novels.
Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo, known as Jorge Luis Borges, was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator born in Buenos Aires.
Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo, known as Jorge Luis Borges, was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator born in Buenos Aires.
Jorge Semprún
Jorge Semprún Maura (; 10 December 1923 – 7 June 2011) was a Spanish writer and politician who lived in France most of his life and wrote primarily in French.
Jorge Semprún Maura (; 10 December 1923 – 7 June 2011) was a Spanish writer and politician who lived in France most of his life and wrote primarily in French.
Joseph Hayes (author)
Joseph Hayes was an American author and playwright, born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joseph Hayes was an American author and playwright, born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joseph Kanon
Joseph Kanon (born 1946) is an American author, best known for thriller and spy novels set in the period immediately after World War II.
Joseph Kanon (born 1946) is an American author, best known for thriller and spy novels set in the period immediately after World War II.
Joseph Stefano
Joseph Stefano was an American screenwriter, known to genre fans for writing the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and for being the producer and co-writer of the Outer Limits TV ...
Joseph Stefano was an American screenwriter, known to genre fans for writing the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and for being the producer and co-writer of the Outer Limits TV ...
Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh, Jr. is a bestselling American writer known for his fictional and non-fictional accounts of police work in the United States.
Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh, Jr. is a bestselling American writer known for his fictional and non-fictional accounts of police work in the United States.
Julian Symons
Julian Gustave Symons (pronounced SIMM-ons, 1912 - 1994) was a British crime writer and poet.
Julian Gustave Symons (pronounced SIMM-ons, 1912 - 1994) was a British crime writer and poet.
Julie Smith (novelist)
Julie Smith (born November 25, 1944 in Annapolis, Maryland) is an American mystery writer, the author of nineteen novels and several short stories.
Julie Smith (born November 25, 1944 in Annapolis, Maryland) is an American mystery writer, the author of nineteen novels and several short stories.
Julius Fast
Julius Fast (April 17, 1919 – December 16, 2008) was an American author of both fiction and non-fiction.
Julius Fast (April 17, 1919 – December 16, 2008) was an American author of both fiction and non-fiction.
Kin Platt
Kin Platt was an American writer-artist best known for penning radio comedy and animated TV series, as well as children's mystery novels, for one of which he received the Mystery Writers of Amer...
Kin Platt was an American writer-artist best known for penning radio comedy and animated TV series, as well as children's mystery novels, for one of which he received the Mystery Writers of Amer...
L. R. Wright
Laurali Rose Wright was a Canadian writer of mystery novels.
Laurali Rose Wright was a Canadian writer of mystery novels.
Larry Gelbart
Larry Simon Gelbart was an American television writer, playwright, screenwriter and author.
Larry Simon Gelbart was an American television writer, playwright, screenwriter and author.
Lawrence Blochman
Lawrence Goldtree Blochman (February 17 1900 – January 1975) was an American detective story writer and translator.
Lawrence Goldtree Blochman (February 17 1900 – January 1975) was an American detective story writer and translator.
Lawrence Block
Lawrence Block is an acclaimed contemporary American crime writer best known for two long-running New York–set series, about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar B...
Lawrence Block is an acclaimed contemporary American crime writer best known for two long-running New York–set series, about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar B...
Lawrence Sanders
Lawrence Sanders was an American novelist.
Lawrence Sanders was an American novelist.
Lawrence Treat
Lawrence Arthur Goldstone (1903 - 1998), better known by his pseudonym, Lawrence Treat, was an American mystery writer, a pioneer of the genre of novels that became known as police procedurals.
Lawrence Arthur Goldstone (1903 - 1998), better known by his pseudonym, Lawrence Treat, was an American mystery writer, a pioneer of the genre of novels that became known as police procedurals.
Lisa Rogak
Lisa Rogak is an American author, primarily of biographies and other nonfiction books.
Lisa Rogak is an American author, primarily of biographies and other nonfiction books.
Luther Davis
Luther Davis (August 29, 1916 – July 29, 2008) was an American play- and screenwriter.
Luther Davis (August 29, 1916 – July 29, 2008) was an American play- and screenwriter.
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante, CBE (born Lynda J. Titchmarsh on 15 March 1943) is an English author, screenwriter and former actress, best known for writing the Prime Suspect television crime series.
Lynda La Plante, CBE (born Lynda J. Titchmarsh on 15 March 1943) is an English author, screenwriter and former actress, best known for writing the Prime Suspect television crime series.
Manly Wade Wellman
Manley Wade Wellman was an American writer.
Manley Wade Wellman was an American writer.
Marcellino de Baggis
Marcellino de Baggis (1971–2011) was an Italian cinematographer and director.
Marcellino de Baggis (1971–2011) was an Italian cinematographer and director.
Margaret Millar
Margaret Ellis Millar (née Sturm) (February 5, 1915 - March 26, 1994) was an American-Canadian mystery and suspense writer.
Margaret Ellis Millar (née Sturm) (February 5, 1915 - March 26, 1994) was an American-Canadian mystery and suspense writer.
Mary Downing Hahn
Mary Downing Hahn is an award-winning American author of young adult novels.
Mary Downing Hahn is an award-winning American author of young adult novels.
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876-September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Chris...
Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876-September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Chris...
Mary Willis Walker
Mary Willis Walker is an American crime fiction author.
Mary Willis Walker is an American crime fiction author.
Matt Nix
Matthew E. "Matt" Nix is an American writer, producer, and director.
Matthew E. "Matt" Nix is an American writer, producer, and director.
Max Morgan-Witts
Max Morgan-Witts is a British producer, director and author of Canadian origin.
Max Morgan-Witts is a British producer, director and author of Canadian origin.
Meg Gardiner
Meg Gardiner (born 15 May 1957, in Oklahoma) is an Edgar Award-winning American crime writer, who currently lives in the United Kingdom.
Meg Gardiner (born 15 May 1957, in Oklahoma) is an Edgar Award-winning American crime writer, who currently lives in the United Kingdom.
Meyer Levin
Meyer Levin was a Jewish-American novelist, known for works on the Leopold and Loeb case and the Anne Frank case.
Meyer Levin was a Jewish-American novelist, known for works on the Leopold and Loeb case and the Anne Frank case.
Michael Chaplin (television writer)
Michael Chaplin is a English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin is a English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin (writer)
Michael Chaplin is an English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin is an English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin (writer/producer)
Michael Chaplin (born 1951, County Durham) is an English television writer and executive.
Michael Chaplin (born 1951, County Durham) is an English television writer and executive.
Michael Collins (author)
Michael Collins is the best-known pseudonym of Dennis Lynds (January 15, 1924 – August 19, 2005), an American author who primarily wrote mystery fiction.
Michael Collins is the best-known pseudonym of Dennis Lynds (January 15, 1924 – August 19, 2005), an American author who primarily wrote mystery fiction.
Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller.
Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller.
Michael Crichton
John Michael Crichton (; rhymes with frighten; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008), best known as Michael Crichton, was an American best-selling author, producer, director, and screen...
John Michael Crichton (; rhymes with frighten; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008), best known as Michael Crichton, was an American best-selling author, producer, director, and screen...
Michael Dirda
Michael Dirda (born 1948), a Fulbright Fellowship recipient, is a Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic for the Washington Post.
Michael Dirda (born 1948), a Fulbright Fellowship recipient, is a Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic for the Washington Post.
Michael Malone
Michael Malone is an Emmy Award-winning American author and television writer, born in Durham, North Carolina.
Michael Malone is an Emmy Award-winning American author and television writer, born in Durham, North Carolina.
Michael Wilson (writer)
Michael Wilson (July 1, 1914 – April 9, 1978) was an Academy Award winning American screenwriter who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses during the era of McCarthyism.
Michael Wilson (July 1, 1914 – April 9, 1978) was an Academy Award winning American screenwriter who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses during the era of McCarthyism.
Mick Garris
Mick Garris (born December 4, 1951) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter born in Santa Monica, California.
Mick Garris (born December 4, 1951) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter born in Santa Monica, California.
Mildred B. Davis
Mildred B. Davis is an American novelist whose books generally fall into the suspense/mystery genre.
Mildred B. Davis is an American novelist whose books generally fall into the suspense/mystery genre.
Mildred Benson
Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American author of children's books, in particular the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries.
Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American author of children's books, in particular the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries.
Miriam Allen deFord
Miriam Allen deFord (August 21, 1888 – February 22, 1975) was an American writer.
Miriam Allen deFord (August 21, 1888 – February 22, 1975) was an American writer.
Mystery Writers of America
Mystery Writers of America is an organization for mystery writers, based in New York.
Mystery Writers of America is an organization for mystery writers, based in New York.
Nedrick Young
Nedrick Young (March 23, 1914 – September 16, 1968) was a screenwriter often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s.
Nedrick Young (March 23, 1914 – September 16, 1968) was a screenwriter often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s.
Nicolas Freeling
Nicolas Freeling, born Nicolas Davidson (March 3, 1927 – July 20, 2003), was a British crime novelist, best known as the author of the Van der Valk series of detective novels.
Nicolas Freeling, born Nicolas Davidson (March 3, 1927 – July 20, 2003), was a British crime novelist, best known as the author of the Van der Valk series of detective novels.
Norma Fox Mazer
Norma Fox Mazer (May 15, 1931 – October 17, 2009) was an American author and teacher, best known for her books for children and young adults.
Norma Fox Mazer (May 15, 1931 – October 17, 2009) was an American author and teacher, best known for her books for children and young adults.
Norman Panama
Norman Panama was an American screenwriter and film director born in Chicago, Illinois.
Norman Panama was an American screenwriter and film director born in Chicago, Illinois.
Norman Sherry
Norman Sherry (born 6 July 1935 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England) is an English born American novelist, biographer, and educator who is most well known for his three-volume biography of the Briti...
Norman Sherry (born 6 July 1935 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England) is an English born American novelist, biographer, and educator who is most well known for his three-volume biography of the Briti...
Otto Lang (film producer)
Otto Lang, born in Tešanj, Bosnia-Herzegovina, was a skier and pioneer ski instructor in the United States.
Otto Lang, born in Tešanj, Bosnia-Herzegovina, was a skier and pioneer ski instructor in the United States.
Otto Penzler
Otto Penzler is an editor of mystery fiction in the United States, and proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, where he lives.
Otto Penzler is an editor of mystery fiction in the United States, and proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, where he lives.
Patrick Quentin
Patrick Quentin, Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge were pen names under which Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 – 26 July 1987), Richard Wilson Webb (August 1901 – Dece...
Patrick Quentin, Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge were pen names under which Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 – 26 July 1987), Richard Wilson Webb (August 1901 – Dece...
Paul Abbott
Paul Abbott (born 22 February 1960) is a BAFTA award-winning English television screenwriter and producer.
Paul Abbott (born 22 February 1960) is a BAFTA award-winning English television screenwriter and producer.
Paul Dehn
Paul Dehn (5 November 1912 – 30 September 1976) was a British screenwriter.
Paul Dehn (5 November 1912 – 30 September 1976) was a British screenwriter.
Paul Erdman
Paul Emil Erdman (May 19, 1932 - April 23, 2007 in Sonoma County, California) was one of the leading business and financial writers in the United States who became known for writing novels based...
Paul Emil Erdman (May 19, 1932 - April 23, 2007 in Sonoma County, California) was one of the leading business and financial writers in the United States who became known for writing novels based...
Paul Gégauff
Paul Gégauff (1922–1983) was a French screenwriter, actor and director.
Paul Gégauff (1922–1983) was a French screenwriter, actor and director.
Per Wahlöö
Per Fredrik Wahlöö (5 August 1926 - 22 June 1975) was a Swedish author.
Per Fredrik Wahlöö (5 August 1926 - 22 June 1975) was a Swedish author.
Peter Blauner
Peter Blauner (1959- ) is the author of six novels, including Slow Motion Riot, which won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America and was named an Inter...
Peter Blauner (1959- ) is the author of six novels, including Slow Motion Riot, which won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America and was named an Inter...
Peter Maas
Peter Maas (June 27, 1929 – August 23, 2001) was an American journalist and author.
Peter Maas (June 27, 1929 – August 23, 2001) was an American journalist and author.
Peter Robinson (novelist)
Dr. Peter Robinson (born March 17, 1950) is an English crime writer, based in Canada.
Dr. Peter Robinson (born March 17, 1950) is an English crime writer, based in Canada.
Peter Stone
Peter Hess Stone (February 27, 1930 – April 26, 2003) was an American writer for theater, television and movies.
Peter Hess Stone (February 27, 1930 – April 26, 2003) was an American writer for theater, television and movies.
Philip MacDonald
Philip MacDonald was an English author of thrillers.
Philip MacDonald was an English author of thrillers.
Philip Yordan
Philip Yordan was a popular and talented screenwriter of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s who also produced several films.
Philip Yordan was a popular and talented screenwriter of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s who also produced several films.
Phyllis A. Whitney
Phyllis Ayame Whitney (September 9, 1903 – February 8, 2008) was an American mystery writer.
Phyllis Ayame Whitney (September 9, 1903 – February 8, 2008) was an American mystery writer.
Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor.
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor.
Rebecca Pawel
Rebecca Pawel (b. New York City) is an American high school teacher and author of mystery novels.
Rebecca Pawel (b. New York City) is an American high school teacher and author of mystery novels.
Reginald Rose
Reginald Rose was an American film and television writer most widely known for his work in the early years of television drama.
Reginald Rose was an American film and television writer most widely known for his work in the early years of television drama.
René Balcer
René Balcer is an Emmy-winning television writer, director and producer.
René Balcer is an Emmy-winning television writer, director and producer.
Rhys Davies
Rhys Davies was a Welsh novelist and short story writer, who wrote in the English language.
Rhys Davies was a Welsh novelist and short story writer, who wrote in the English language.
Richard Lancelyn Green
Richard Lancelyn Green (10 July 1953 – 27 March 2004) was a British scholar of Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, generally considered the world's foremost scholar of these topics.
Richard Lancelyn Green (10 July 1953 – 27 March 2004) was a British scholar of Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, generally considered the world's foremost scholar of these topics.
Richard Levinson
Richard Levinson was an American writer and producer who often worked in collaboration with William Link.
Richard Levinson was an American writer and producer who often worked in collaboration with William Link.
Richard Martin Stern
Richard Martin Stern (March 17, 1915 in Fresno, California – October 31, 2001 in Santa Fe, New Mexico) was an American novelist.
Richard Martin Stern (March 17, 1915 in Fresno, California – October 31, 2001 in Santa Fe, New Mexico) was an American novelist.
Richard Matheson
Richard Burton Matheson is an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres.
Richard Burton Matheson is an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres.
Richard Peck (writer)
Richard Peck (born April 10, 1934) is an American novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature.
Richard Peck (born April 10, 1934) is an American novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl (, ; 13 September 191623 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter.
Roald Dahl (, ; 13 September 191623 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter.
Robert Arthur, Jr.
Robert Jay Arthur, Jr. was a mystery writer known for The Mysterious Traveler radio series and his Three Investigators series of novels.
Robert Jay Arthur, Jr. was a mystery writer known for The Mysterious Traveler radio series and his Three Investigators series of novels.
Robert Benton
Robert Douglas Benton (born September 29, 1932) is an American screenwriter and film director.
Robert Douglas Benton (born September 29, 1932) is an American screenwriter and film director.
Robert Clark (author)
Robert Clark is a novelist and writer of nonfiction.
Robert Clark is a novelist and writer of nonfiction.
Robert L. Fish
Robert Lloyd Fish was an American writer of crime fiction.
Robert Lloyd Fish was an American writer of crime fiction.
Robert Wyler
Robert Wyler (1900–1971) was an American film producer and associate producer.
Robert Wyler (1900–1971) was an American film producer and associate producer.
Ross Thomas (author)
Ross Thomas was an American writer of crime fiction.
Ross Thomas was an American writer of crime fiction.
Rupert Holmes
Rupert Holmes is an American-British composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories.
Rupert Holmes is an American-British composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories.
Ruth Rendell
Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE, (born 17 February 1930), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thr...
Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE, (born 17 February 1930), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thr...
Scott Frank
Scott Frank is an American screenwriter & director.
Scott Frank is an American screenwriter & director.
Shana Alexander
Shana Alexander (October 6, 1925 – June 23, 2005) was an American journalist, born Shana Ager in Manhattan on Oct., 6, 1925.
Shana Alexander (October 6, 1925 – June 23, 2005) was an American journalist, born Shana Ager in Manhattan on Oct., 6, 1925.
Sharyn McCrumb
Sharyn McCrumb is an American writer whose books celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia.
Sharyn McCrumb is an American writer whose books celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia.
Sidney Carroll
Sidney Carroll (May 25, 1913-November 3, 1988) was a film and television screenwriter.
Sidney Carroll (May 25, 1913-November 3, 1988) was a film and television screenwriter.
Sidney Kingsley
Sidney Kingsley (22 October 1906 - 20 March 1995) was an American dramatist.
Sidney Kingsley (22 October 1906 - 20 March 1995) was an American dramatist.
Sjöwall and Wahlöö
Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö were a common-law wife and husband team of detective writers from Sweden.
Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö were a common-law wife and husband team of detective writers from Sweden.
Sonia Levitin
Sonia Levitin (b. Berlin, August 18, 1934) is an award-winning novelist and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as published essays on various to...
Sonia Levitin (b. Berlin, August 18, 1934) is an award-winning novelist and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as published essays on various to...
Stanley Ellin
Stanley Bernard Ellin (October 6, 1916 – July 31, 1986) was an American mystery writer.
Stanley Bernard Ellin (October 6, 1916 – July 31, 1986) was an American mystery writer.
Stephen Gaghan
Stephen Gaghan is an American screenwriter and director.
Stephen Gaghan is an American screenwriter and director.
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Steve Hamilton (author)
Steve Hamilton is an American writer of detective fiction.
Steve Hamilton is an American writer of detective fiction.
Steven Dietz
Steven Dietz (born 23 June 1958, Denver, Colorado) is an American playwright whose work is largely performed regionally, i.e. outside of New York City.
Steven Dietz (born 23 June 1958, Denver, Colorado) is an American playwright whose work is largely performed regionally, i.e. outside of New York City.
Stirling Silliphant
Stirling Dale Silliphant was an American screenwriter and producer.
Stirling Dale Silliphant was an American screenwriter and producer.
Stuart M. Kaminsky
Stuart M. Kaminsky (September 29, 1934 – October 9, 2009) was an American mystery writer and film professor.
Stuart M. Kaminsky (September 29, 1934 – October 9, 2009) was an American mystery writer and film professor.
Susan Shreve
Susan Richards Shreve is an American professor, author, and novelist, as well as author of over a dozen children's books.
Susan Richards Shreve is an American professor, author, and novelist, as well as author of over a dozen children's books.
Susan Straight
Susan Straight (born October 19, 1960) is an American author and National Book Award finalist.
Susan Straight (born October 19, 1960) is an American author and National Book Award finalist.
Sydney Boehm
Sydney Boehm (April 4, 1908 - June 25, 1990) was an American screenwriter and producer.
Sydney Boehm (April 4, 1908 - June 25, 1990) was an American screenwriter and producer.
Tana French
Tana French (born 1973) is an Irish novelist and theatrical actress.
Tana French (born 1973) is an Irish novelist and theatrical actress.
Ted Tally
Ted Tally (born April 9, 1952) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Ted Tally (born April 9, 1952) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Tedd Arnold
Tedd Arnold (born January 20, 1949 in Elmira, New York, U.S.) is a children's book writer and illustrator.
Tedd Arnold (born January 20, 1949 in Elmira, New York, U.S.) is a children's book writer and illustrator.
Terence Winter
Terence Winter is an Emmy Award-winning American writer and producer of television and film.
Terence Winter is an Emmy Award-winning American writer and producer of television and film.
Theodore Taylor (author)
Theodore Taylor (June 24, 1921, Statesville, North Carolina, USA – October 26, 2006, Laguna Beach, California, USA) was an American author of more than 50 fiction and non-fiction books for young...
Theodore Taylor (June 24, 1921, Statesville, North Carolina, USA – October 26, 2006, Laguna Beach, California, USA) was an American author of more than 50 fiction and non-fiction books for young...
Thomas Adcock
Thomas Adcock is a Detroit-born journalist and mystery novelist who won the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original in 1992.
Thomas Adcock is a Detroit-born journalist and mystery novelist who won the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original in 1992.
Thomas H. Cook
Thomas H. Cook is an American author, whose 1996 novel The Chatham School Affair received an Edgar award from the Mystery Writers of America.
Thomas H. Cook is an American author, whose 1996 novel The Chatham School Affair received an Edgar award from the Mystery Writers of America.
Thomas Perry (author)
Thomas Perry is an American mystery and thriller novelist, who received a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel.
Thomas Perry is an American mystery and thriller novelist, who received a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel.
Tim Van Patten
Tim Van Patten is an American television director, actor, screenwriter, and producer.
Tim Van Patten is an American television director, actor, screenwriter, and producer.
Tim Wynne-Jones
Tim Wynne-Jones, is an English–Canadian author of children's literature, including picture books and novels for children and young adults, novels for adults, radio dramas, songs for the CBC/J...
Tim Wynne-Jones, is an English–Canadian author of children's literature, including picture books and novels for children and young adults, novels for adults, radio dramas, songs for the CBC/J...
Timothy Findley
Timothy Irving Frederick Findley, OC, O.Ont was a Canadian novelist and playwright.
Timothy Irving Frederick Findley, OC, O.Ont was a Canadian novelist and playwright.
Tom Fontana
Tom Fontana (born on September 12, 1951 in Buffalo, New York) is an American writer and producer.
Tom Fontana (born on September 12, 1951 in Buffalo, New York) is an American writer and producer.
Tom Wicker
Thomas Grey "Tom" Wicker (June 18, 1926 - November 25, 2011) was an American journalist.
Thomas Grey "Tom" Wicker (June 18, 1926 - November 25, 2011) was an American journalist.
Tony Gilroy
Anthony Joseph "Tony" Gilroy (born September 11, 1956) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker.
Anthony Joseph "Tony" Gilroy (born September 11, 1956) is an American screenwriter and filmmaker.
Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman was an award-winning American author of detective novels and non-fiction works best known for his Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels.
Tony Hillerman was an award-winning American author of detective novels and non-fiction works best known for his Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels.
Truman Capote
Truman Streckfus Persons (September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984), known as Truman Capote, was an American author, many of whose short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction are recognized l...
Truman Streckfus Persons (September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984), known as Truman Capote, was an American author, many of whose short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction are recognized l...
Vincent Bugliosi
Vincent Bugliosi (; born August 18, 1934) is an American attorney and author, best known for prosecuting Charles Manson and other defendants accused of the Tate-LaBianca murders, and for defendi...
Vincent Bugliosi (; born August 18, 1934) is an American attorney and author, best known for prosecuting Charles Manson and other defendants accused of the Tate-LaBianca murders, and for defendi...
Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Esther Hamilton (March 12, 1934 – February 19, 2002) was an award-winning author of children's books.
Virginia Esther Hamilton (March 12, 1934 – February 19, 2002) was an award-winning author of children's books.
Vivian Vande Velde
Vivian Vande Velde is an American author who writes books primarily aimed at young adults.
Vivian Vande Velde is an American author who writes books primarily aimed at young adults.
Walon Green
Walon Green (born December 15, 1936) is an American documentary film director and screenwriter for both TV and films.
Walon Green (born December 15, 1936) is an American documentary film director and screenwriter for both TV and films.
Walter Sorrells
Walter Sorrells is an award-winning author of mystery and suspense novels for adults and teens.
Walter Sorrells is an award-winning author of mystery and suspense novels for adults and teens.
Warren Murphy
Warren Murphy is an American author, most famous as the co-creator of The Destroyer series, the basis for the film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.
Warren Murphy is an American author, most famous as the co-creator of The Destroyer series, the basis for the film Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.
Wendelin Van Draanen
Wendelin Van Draanen (born January 6, 1965, Chicago, Illinois) is an American author of children's books.
Wendelin Van Draanen (born January 6, 1965, Chicago, Illinois) is an American author of children's books.
William Archibald (playwright)
William Archibald (7 March 1917 – 27 December 1970) was a Trinidadian-born playwright, dancer, choreographer and director, whose stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw was ma...
William Archibald (7 March 1917 – 27 December 1970) was a Trinidadian-born playwright, dancer, choreographer and director, whose stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw was ma...
William Bast
William Bast (born April 3, 1931) is an American screenwriter and author currently living in Los Angeles.
William Bast (born April 3, 1931) is an American screenwriter and author currently living in Los Angeles.
William Campbell Gault
William Campbell Gault (1910–1995) was an American writer.
William Campbell Gault (1910–1995) was an American writer.
William Goldman
William Goldman (born August 12, 1931) is an American novelist, playwright, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
William Goldman (born August 12, 1931) is an American novelist, playwright, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
William Hanley
William Hanley (born October 22, 1931, Lorain, Ohio) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter.
William Hanley (born October 22, 1931, Lorain, Ohio) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter.
William Heffernan
William Heffernan (born August 22, 1940) is an American novelist born in New Haven, Connecticut.
William Heffernan (born August 22, 1940) is an American novelist born in New Haven, Connecticut.
William L. DeAndrea
William L. DeAndrea (1952 - October 9, 1996) was an American mystery writer and columnist.
William L. DeAndrea (1952 - October 9, 1996) was an American mystery writer and columnist.
William Link
William Theodore Link (born December 15, 1933) is an American film and television writer and producer who often worked in collaboration with Richard Levinson.
William Theodore Link (born December 15, 1933) is an American film and television writer and producer who often worked in collaboration with Richard Levinson.
William P. McGivern
William Peter McGivern (December 6, 1918 - November 18, 1982) was an American novelist and television scriptwriter.
William Peter McGivern (December 6, 1918 - November 18, 1982) was an American novelist and television scriptwriter.
Willo Davis Roberts
Willo Davis Roberts (May 29, 1928–November 19, 2004) was an American author.
Willo Davis Roberts (May 29, 1928–November 19, 2004) was an American author.