Ellroy, James
1948 -

Having revolutionized crime fiction in terms of language and style, James Ellroy is now one of America’s foremost c...

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Thomas, Leslie
1931 - 2014

The Welsh author Leslie Thomas was born in Newport, South Wales. He is one of the most popular British late 20th century...

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Vidocq, Eugène François
1775 - 1857

Few people have had a life and a professional career to match that of the criminal, police officer, criminologist and...

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Wallace, Edgar
1875 - 1932

During his most productive period, the English author Edgar Wallace was one of the most popular authors in Europe....

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