Harry Whittington (author)
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This article is about the American novelist. For other people of the same name, see Harry Whittington (disambiguation).
Harry Whittington (February 4, 1915–June 11, 1990) was an American mystery novelist. Born in Ocala, Florida, he worked in government jobs before becoming a writer.
His reputation as a prolific writer of pulp fiction novels is supported by his writing of 85 novels in a span of twelve years, mostly in the crime, suspense, and noir fiction genres. In total, he published over 200 novels. Seven of his writings were produced for the screen, including the television series The Lawman. Only seven of his novels are in print today.
[edit] Pseudonyms
Whittington was published both under his own name, and with several pseudonyms:
- Ashley Carter
- Tabor Evans
- Whit Harrison
- Kel Holland
- Harriet Kathryn Myers
- Suzanne Stephens
- Blaine Stevens
- Clay Stuart
- Hondo Wells
- Harry White
- Hallam Whitney
- Henri Whittier