Edward D. Hoch
Edward D. Hoch
22 Feb 1930 – 17 January 200824
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Longtime mystery writer and editor Edward Dentinger Hoch was practically an institution in the field. Born in 1930, he published over eight hundred mystery stories including one in every issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine from 1973 to 1981. His TV writing credits include episodes of "MacMill…
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What is Edward D. Hoch best known for?
Edward D. Hoch is widely recognized for his prolific output of short mystery stories, particularly his contributions to Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. He is especially noted for his Dr. Sam Hawthorne stories, which feature a country doctor solving impossible crimes.
Did Edward D. Hoch write under other names?
Edward D. Hoch used several pseudonyms throughout his career, including Stephen Dentinger, R.L. Stevens, and Anthony Circus. He also occasionally published under the name R.E. Porter.
Are there any TV adaptations of Edward D. Hoch's stories?
Edward D. Hoch's work has been adapted for television, with his stories appearing in episodes of popular mystery and suspense anthologies. These include segments for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "Tales of the Unexpected."