About
A Jewish-American novelist, he is particularly known for works inspired by the Anne Frank story and the Leopold and Loeb case. His notable works include The New Bridge and The Old Bunch.
Before Fame
He studied at the University of Chicago. He published his first novel, The Reporter, in 1929.
Trivia
For his novel, Compulsion, he received a Special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America association.
Family Life
He married Tereska Swarc in 1948; they had three sons and one daughter.
Associated With
He was one of the first people to know of the existence of Anne Frank's Diary.
