Hillary Waugh Series

Hillary Baldwin Waugh was a pioneering American mystery novelist whose work significantly shaped the genre. After a stint in naval aviation, he turned to writing, finding his stride with a groundbreaking 1952 novel celebrated for its realistic portrayal of police procedural work and meticulous attention to detail. He continued to produce over thirty-five detective novels, many characterized as 'hard boiled,' cementing his legacy. Waugh explored different facets of crime fiction under various pseudonyms, including Elissa Grandower, Harry Walker, and H. Baldwin Taylor.