Ed McBain
Born: 10-14-1926
Ed McBain, the pen name of Salvatore Lombino, was a prolific American author known for his groundbreaking crime fiction. Born in 1926, he gained fame with the 87th Precinct series, which pioneered the police procedural genre. McBain's vivid storytelling and complex characters captivated readers for decades. Besides crime novels, he wrote under various pseudonyms and ventured into screenwriting, leaving a lasting impact on both literature and television.
Book summaries for books written by Ed McBain
Quotes
Too soft, too hard, and just right.
Someone's been eating my porridge!
Someone's been sitting in my chair!
Someone's been sleeping in my bed!
Bears are not to be trifled with.
Always lock your doors.
Never enter someone else's house uninvited.
What a mess!
The three bears will never be the same.
Respect other people's belongings.
Everything has its right place.
Finding the perfect fit is not always easy.