Charles Willeford

Charles Willeford was a remarkably fine, talented, and prolific writer whose diverse career spanned everything from poetry to crime fiction to literary criticism. His crime novels are distinguished by a mean'n'lean sense of narrative economy and an admirable dearth of sentimentality. Willeford's style proved particularly suited to the gritty realities of the crime world, offering readers a unique perspective on his characters and their environments. His mastery of atmosphere and character psychology makes him an essential author for suspense enthusiasts.