About
An American author of detective fiction, he is known for his series of novels featuring the character of Hoke Moseley. The first book in the series, Miami Blues, was published in 1984.
Before Fame
He joined the army and spent two years in the Philippines, where he worked as a fire truck driver and a cook.
Trivia
He had a brief career as a professional boxer.
Family Life
He married his third wife, Betsy Poller, in 1981.
Associated With
His novel, Miami Blues, was made into a feature film starring Alec Baldwin.
