Ed McBain

Ed McBain was the pen name of Evan Hunter, a prolific American author best known for his innovative "87th Precinct" series, which revolutionized the police procedural genre. He also wrote the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' and penned numerous crime novels, including the acclaimed 'Cop Hater.' McBain's sharp dialogue and gritty realism profoundly influenced crime fiction.