About
An American writer of detective fiction, he is best known for his mysteries featuring Cliff Janeway, an ex-policeman and bookseller from Denver, Colorado. He also published two non-fiction works that focus on the history of radio.
Before Fame
He worked at a horse racing track in Denver, Colorado and later accepted a position with The Denver Post.
Trivia
He stopped writing in 1981 and founded a bookstore.
Family Life
He was born in New York City, and he grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He later settled in Denver, Colorado with his wife Helen.
Associated With
He and Ernest Tidyman were both Edgar Award nominees.
