Richard S. Prather, writer of the Shell Scott mysteries series, has passed away. His mysteries were escapist 1950s pulp centered in Southern California with titles like Take a Murder, Darling, The Trojan Hearse, and Over Her Dead Body. The last began with "We were dancing, my client and I. But it was much more than just a dance. It was like doing the fox trot and getting your pants pressed at the same time."
Few libraries have his books anymore but you can always request that we look for a copy from other libraries using InterLibrary Loan. Information on his life and career: Biography Resource Center.
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