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William P. McGivern

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Born: December 05 1918

Died: 1717 11 19821982

William P. McGivern was a novelist and screenwriter. In his early years he worked as a police reporter for the Philadelphia Bulletin and a reviewer and reporter for the Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia. Prior to his career in the newspaper business he served in the United States Army from 1943-1946.He moved to Los Angeles in 1960. His works include over twenty thrillers and mysteries as well as
Soldiers of 44
, a novel based on his experiences in World War II. His novels turned into movies include The Big Heat, Rouge Cop, Shield For Murder, Odds Against Tomorrow and the bestselling
Night of the Juggler
.In 1952 McGivern received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and served as president of that organization in 1980. He was the master of the hard-boiled detective novel.

William P. McGivern

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Born: December 05 1918

Died: 1717 11 19821982

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Soldiers of '44

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William P. McGivern

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Books from William P. McGivern

Soldiers of '44

The Big Heat

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Stories to Be Read With the Door Locked - Book 2

Caprifoil

Odds Against Tomorrow

Rogue Cop

Fantastic, May-June 1953

Horror Gems, Volume Twelve (Volume 12)

Savage Streets

Convoy to Atlantis

No Medal For Captain Manning

Whom The Gods Destroy

Leprechaun Stories: The Fantastic Adventures of Tink, Jing and Nastee

Fantastic May-June 1953

Alfred Hitchcock&apos;s Book of Horror Stories Book 1

Heaven Ran Last

A Choice of Assassins

The First William P. McGivern Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: 25 Classic Stories

The William P. McGivern Fantasy MEGAPACK ™: 25 Classic Fantasy Stories from the Pulps

A Matter of Honor

Alfred Hitchcock's Book of Horror Stories Book 1