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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Hillerman, Tony
1925 - 2008

American author of German descent born as Anthony Grove Hillerman in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma. Tony Hillerman grew up on a...

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Nesser, Håkan
1950 -

Håkan Nesser was born in Elvesta Gård (manor) on the outskirts of Kumla. His father was a farmer, as were his family since t...

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Chandler, Raymond
1888 - 1959

American detective writer, born in Chicago. He spent his early childhood in Wyoming and Nebraska. His parents divorced when...

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