2 Quotes & Sayings By Cm Halstead

C.M. Halstead was a leading 20th century literary figure, dubbed "The Father of American Mystery Fiction." He is best known for creating the character of Ellery Queen, the brilliant amateur detective who has been featured in over thirty-five bestsellers and has been adapted to radio, television, and movies. In addition to his novels, he wrote screenplays for movies starring Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff. In addition to his mystery books, he wrote poetry and short stories.