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Ed Lacy
American novelist and short story writer (1911-1968) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 56
Ed Lacy, born Leonard S. Zinberg, was an American writer of crime and detective fiction. Lacy, who was Jewish American, is credited with creating "the first credible African American PI" character in fiction, Toussaint "Touie" Marcus Moore.
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Room to Swing, his 1957 novel that introduced Touie Moore, received the 1958 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1968 · aged 56
