Stephen Marlowe

Stephen Marlowe, born Milton Lesser, was a prolific author whose extensive body of work includes over fifty novels. He gained particular acclaim for his series of detective stories featuring the globe-trotting private investigator Chester Drum. Marlowe's protagonist stood apart from typical detectives with his jet-setting lifestyle, which transported him to exotic locales worldwide. His narratives often incorporated the suspense of espionage, and after the Drum series, Marlowe explored other genres, including historical fiction.