About
An American mystery writer, he published a series of novels focusing on the character of Detective Michael Shayne. Writing under several pseudonyms, he also published western and romance novels.
Before Fame
He held several odd jobs, including farm hand, freighter deckhand, and California oilfield worker.
Trivia
He lost an eye in a barbed wire accident when he was a boy.
Family Life
He married Kathleen Rollins in 1940.
Associated With
He was the recipient of an Edgar award, an honor named after Edgar Allan Poe.
