William Murray

William Murray was an American fiction editor and staff writer at The New Yorker for over thirty years. He gained recognition for his mystery novels set in the world of horse racing, often featuring Shifty Lou Anderson, a professional magician and horseplayer. Among his notable contributions to The New Yorker were his "Letters from Italy," which he authored exclusively. Murray masterfully blended his sharp wit and keen observational skills into his narratives, creating engaging stories that appealed to a wide range of readers.