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Edward D. Hoch

American writer (1930-2008) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 77

Edward Dentinger Hoch was an American writer of detective fiction. Although he wrote several novels, he was primarily known for his vast output of over 950 short stories.

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2008Died17 January 20082001Edgar AwardsAward2000Shamus AwardAward1968Edgar AwardsAward1930Born22 February 1930

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Edgar Awards2001
Shamus Award2000
Edgar Awards1968

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He was one of the few American fiction writers of his generation who supported himself financially through short story publication, rather than novels or screenplays.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2008 · aged 77

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