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William L. DeAndrea
William L. DeAndrea (1952–1996) was born in Port Chester, New York. While working at the Murder Ink bookstore in New York City, he met mystery writer Jane Haddam, who became his wi...view moreWilliam L. DeAndrea (1952–1996) was born in Port Chester, New York. While working at the Murder Ink bookstore in New York City, he met mystery writer Jane Haddam, who became his wife. His first book, Killed in the Ratings (1978), won an Edgar Award in the best first mystery novel category. That debut launched a series centered on Matt Cobb, an executive problem-solver for a TV network who unravels murders alongside corporate foul play. DeAndrea’s other series included the Nero Wolfe–inspired Niccolo Benedetti novels, the Clifford Driscoll espionage series, and the Lobo Blacke/Quinn Booker Old West mysteries. A devoted student of the mystery genre, he also wrote a popular column for the Armchair Detective newsletter. One of his last works, the Edgar Award–winning Encyclopedia Mysteriosa (1994), is a thorough reference guide to sleuthing in books, film, radio, and TV. view less
Books by William L. DeAndrea
The Hog Murders: A Regency Crime Thriller Killed in the Ratings Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Killed on the Rocks Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Atropos Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Killed in the Act Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Werewolf Murders Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Snark Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Manx Murders Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Five O'Clock Lightning: A Novel About Baseball, Politics, and Murder Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Killed with a Passion Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Killed in Fringe Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5