D AUTHORS

last updated 06/06/07

DAIN, CATHERINE (pseud. of Judith Garwood)

Freddie O’Neal works the Far West in P. I. novels that combine the hardboiled with Western themes.

Bet against the house. Berkley 14580-8, 1p:2/95. F:PBO. O’Neal #5. $7.

Bet against the house. Berkley 14580-8, 1p:2/95. VGF:PBO. O’Neal #5. $6.

Bet against the house. Berkley 14580-8, 1p:2/95. VG:PBO. O’Neal #5. $5.

Dead man’s hand. Berkley 15760-1, 1p:4/97. VG:PBO. O’Neal #7. $5.

Lament for a dead cowboy. Berkley 14328-7, 1p:8/94. F:PBO. O’Neal #4. $7.

Lament for a dead cowboy. Berkley 14328-7, 1p:8/94. VGF:PBO. O’Neal #4. $6.

Lay it on the line. Jove 10926-6, 1p:9/92. F:PBO. O’Neal #1. $7.

Lay it on the line. Jove 10926-6, 1p:9/92. VGF:PBO. O’Neal #1. $6.

Lay it on the line. Jove 10926-6, 1p:9/92. VG:PBO. O’Neal #1. $5.

Luck of the draw. Berkley 15230-8, 1p:3/96. G:PBO. O’Neal #6. $4.

Sing a song of death. Jove 11057-4, 1p:3/93. F:PBO. O’Neal #2. $7.

Sing a song of death. Jove 11057-4, 1p:3/93. VGF:PBO. O’Neal #2. $6.

Walk a crooked mile. Jove 11310-7, 1p:2/94. F:PBO. O’Neal #3. $7.

Walk a crooked mile. Jove 11310-7, 1p:2/94. VGF:PBO. O’Neal #3. $6.

DAKOTA NORTH INVESTIGATIONS (Comic book)

Female investigator North works the comic book scene with stories by Martha Thomases and the art work by Tony Salmons.

Dakota North Investigations. Marvel v.1, no.1, 6/86. F:comic book. “Design for Dying.” $6.

Dakota North Investigations. Marvel v.1, no. 2, 8/86. F:comic book. “Pet Tricks.” $6.

Dakota North Investigations. Marvel v. 1, no. 4, 12/86. F:comic book. “Busman’s Holiday.” $6.

Dakota North Investigations. Marvel v.1, no. 5, 2/87. F:comic book. “Cats Among the Pigeons.” $6.

DALE, RUTH JEAN (pseud. of Betty Duran)

This romance features a private eye and a woman who is a “private eyeful.”

A private eyeful. Harlequin Temptation 709, npi{1998}. VGF:PBO. Charles #1. $6.

DALMAS, JOHN

In an alternative time line, P. I. Martti Seppanen operates in a version of L. A. that Marlowe would not recognize.

The puppet master. Baen 31842-X, 1p:10/01. N:PBO. Seppanen #1. $6.

DALY, CARROLL JOHN

This man helped create the P. I. myth with his Two Gun Terry Mack (The man in the shadows) and Race Williams, the most popular character in Black Mask magazine.

Murder from the East. International Polygonics 1-3, 1978p. F: pb. Williams #7. $5.

Murder from the East. International Polygonics 1-3, 1978p. VGF: pb. Williams #7. $4.

DANIELS, B. J. (pseud of Barbara Johnson Smith)

P. I. Jake Hawkins defends a two time loser in this romance from Harlequin.

Hotshot P. I. Harlequin Intrigue 417, npi{1997}. VGF:PBO. Hawkins #1. $6.

Hotshot P. I. Harlequin Intrigue 417, npi{1997}. VG:PBO. Hawkins #1. $5.

DATESH, JOHN NICHOLAS

Casey Carmichael makes only one appearance in this PBO.

The Janus murder. Leisure 649, npi. G:PBO. Carmichael #1. $4.

DAVIS, KENN (with John Stanley, #1 only)

African American P. I. Carver Bascombe stars in this series of PBOs.

Acts of homicide. Fawcett Gold Medal 13351-6, 1p:10/89. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #7. $6.

Acts of homicide. Fawcett Gold Medal 13351-6, 1p:10/89. VG:PBO. Bascombe #7. $5.

As October dies. Fawcett Gold Medal 13097-5, 1p:10/87. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #6. $6.

The dark side. Avon 30957, 1p:12/76. VG:PBO. Bascombe #1. $5.00.

Blood of poets. Fawcett Gold Medal 13352-4, 1p:12/90. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #8. $6.

The dark side. Avon 30957, 1p:12/76. VG:PBO. Bascombe #1. $5.

The dark side. Avon 30957, 1p:12/76. G:PBO. Bascombe #1. $4.

The Forza trap. Avon 44552, 1p:6/79. VG:PBO. Bascombe #2. $5.

The Forza trap. Avon 44552, 1p:6/79. G:PBO. Bascombe #2. $4.

Melting point. Fawcett Gold Medal 12901-2, 1p:5/86. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #4. $6.

Melting point. Fawcett Gold Medal 12901-2, 1p:5/86. VG:PBO. Bascombe #4. $5.

Nijinsky is dead. Fawcett Gold Medal 13096-7, 1p:5/87. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #5. $6.

Nijinsky is dead. Fawcett Gold Medal 13096-7, 1p:5/87. VG:PBO. Bascombe #5. $5.

Words can kill. Fawcett Gold Medal 12667-6, 1p:5/84. VGF:PBO. Bascombe #3. $6.

DAVIS, LINDSEY

Marcus Didius Falco functions as a private informer in Ancient Rome is these well crafted novels.

The iron hand of Mars. Ballantine 38024-X, 1p:8/94. F:pb. Falco #4. $6.

Poseidon's gold. Ballantine 38025-8, 1p:11/95. F:pb. Falco #5. $6.

Shadows in bronze. Ballantine 37426, 1p:3/92. F:pb. Falco #2. $6.

Shadows in bronze. Ballantine 37426, 1p:3/92. G:pb. Falco #2. $3.

Silver pigs. Ballantine 36907, 1p:3/91. F:pb. Falco #1. $6.

Three hands in the fountain. Warner 60774-6, 1p:1/00. F:pb. Falco #9. $6.

Time to depart. Warner 60591-3, 1p:1/98. VGF:pb. Falco #7. $5.

Venus in copper. Ballantine 37390, 1p:3/93. F:pb. Falco #3. $6.

DAVIS, MARC

Frank Wolf, Chicago P. I., has this PBO appearance as his sole case.

Dirty money. Dell 21064-X, 1p:2/92. F:PBO. Wolf #1. $7.

Dirty money. Dell 21064-X, 1p:2/92. VGF:PBO. Wolf #1. $6.

DAWSON, JANET

Jeri Howard has grown to be one of the most respected of female P. I.s. in the field. One of the titles in the series (Till the old men die) is a PBO, the rest are hardcovers.

A credible threat. Fawcett Crest 22357-4, 1p:11/97. F:pb. Howard #6. $6.

A credible threat. Fawcett Crest 22357-4, 1p:11/97. VG:pb. Howard #6. $4.

Don’t turn your back on the ocean. Fawcett Crest 22184-9, 2p:nd. F:pb. Howard #4. $5.

Don’t turn your back on the ocean. Fawcett Crest 22184-9, 2p:nd. VGF:pb. Howard #4. $4.

Don’t turn your back on the ocean. Fawcett Crest 22184-9, 2p:nd. VG:pb. Howard #4. $3.

Kindred crimes. Fawcett Crest 22014-1, 1p:5/92. VGF:pb. Howard #1. $5.

Nobody’s child (also: The missing child). Fawcett Crest 22356-6, 1p:10/96. F:pb. $6.

Nobody’s child (also: The missing child). Fawcett Crest 22356-6, 1p:10/96. VG:pb. $4.

Take a number. Fawcett Crest 22182-0, 1p:9/94. F:pb. Howard #3. $6.

Take a number. Fawcett Crest 22182-0, 1p:9/94. VG:pb. Howard #3. $4.

Take a number. Fawcett Crest 22182-0, 1p:9/94. G:pb. Howard #3. $3.

Till the old men die. Fawcett Crest 22133-4, 1p:4/93. F:PBO, SIGNED. Howard #2. $12.

Till the old men die. Fawcett Crest 22133-4, 1p:4/93. F:PBO. Howard #2. $7.

Till the old men die. Fawcett Crest 22133-4, 1p:4/93. VGF:PBO. Howard #2. $6.

Where the bodies are buried. Fawcett Crest 322-1, 1p:7/99. F:pb. Howard #8. $6.

Where the bodies are buried. Fawcett Crest 322-1, 1p:7/99. VGF:pb. Howard #8. $5.

Witness to evil. Fawcett Crest 22471-6, 1p:10/98. VG:pb. Howard #7. $4.

Witness to evil. Fawcett Crest 22471-6, 2p:nd. F:pb. Howard #7. $5.

DAY, DIANNE

Fremont Jones and Michael Archer set up a P. I. agency in Old San Francisco in #4 in this historical series.

The Bohemian murders. Bantam Crime Line 57412-4, 1p:3/98. F:pb. Jones #3. $6.

Emperor Norton’s ghost. Bantam 58078-7, 1p:6/99. F:pb. Jones #4. $6.

Fire and fog. Bantam 56922-8, 1p:4/97. F:pb. Jones #2. $6.

The strange case of Fremont Jones. Bantam 56921-X, 1p:2/96. F:pb. Jones #1. $6.

DEAN, ROBERT GEORGE

Two series were produced by this author: Tony Hunter and Pat Thompson.

A murder by marriage. Bantam 6, 1p:11/45. VG: pb. Hunter #3. $4.

Murder in mink. Superior M645, 1p:2/45. G:pb. Hunter #5. $4.

On ice. Superior M654, 1p:8/45. VG:pb. Hunter #7. $5.

DEMING, RICHARD

Two series were developed by this author: Barney Calhoun and Manville Moon.

The gallow in my garden. Dell 682, npi{1953}. VG:pb. Moon #1. $4.

Whistle past the graveyard (also: Give the girl a gun). Boardman, 1955. 1stBrit, no DJ, VG. $11.

DENBOW, WILLIAM

I wish I could have liked this work, with Raymond Chandler as detective, but it reeks. However, I will sell it to anyone who wishes to buy it.

Chandler. Belmont Tower 51169, npi. VGF:PBO. Chandler #1. $6.

Chandler. Belmont Tower 51169, npi. G:PBO. Chandler #1. $4.

DENNIS, RALPH

Before there was Spenser and Hawk, there was Hardman and Hump. This white Atlanta P. I. and his black sidekick kicked has on the hardboiled side of this Southern town in twelve PBOs.

The buy back blues. Popular Library 4002-5, 1p:7/77. VG:PBO. Hardman #12. $6.

The Charlestown knife’s back in town. Popular Library 573, npi{1974}. G:PBO. Hardman #2. $5.

The deadly cotton heart. Popular Library 416, 1p:11/76. VG:PBO. Hardman #8. $6.

Hump’s first case. Popular Library 445, 1p:3/77. VG:PBO. Hardman #10. $6.

Murder’s not an odd job. Popular Library npi,{1974}. VG:PBO. Hardman #6. $6.

The one-dollar rip-off. Popular Library 436-3, 1p:1/77. G:PBO. Hardman #9. $6.

Pimp for the dead. Popular Library 595, npi{1974}. R:PBO. Hardman #4. $4.

DEPOY, PHILLIP

Flap Tucker is a Georgia zen P. I. with a knack for finding missing things.

East as one, two, three. Dell 226127-1, 1p:2/99. VGF:PBO. Tucker #3. $6.

Too easy. Dell 22495-0, 1p:8/98. F:PBO. Tucker #2. $7.

THE DETECTIVES (comic book)

This collection contains stories featuring Michael Mauser, The Maze Agency, Mike Mist, Tony Bravado, and Johnny Dynamite.

The detectives. Alpha 1, 4/93. F. $5.

DETECTIVES, INC (comic book)

Bob Rainier and Ted Denning, a black and white P. I. team, are comic book heroes crafted by Don McGregor and Gene Colan.

Detectives, Inc. Eclipse, 1p:5/80. F: comic book. $6.

Detectives, Inc. Eclipse 1, 6/87. F: comic book. $6.

A rememberance of threatening green. Image 84-9, 1999. Trade graphic reprint. $15.

DEWEY, THOMAS B.

Dewey had two sides to his writing. His serious hardboiled detective Mac is one of the better crafted P. I.s in the genre. His Pete Schofield novels was a typical 1950s goofball series.

Deadline. Pocket 55002, 1p:6/68. VGF:pb. Mac #13. $5.

Deadline. Pocket 55002, 1p:6/68. VG:pb. Mac #13. $4.

Deadline. Pocket 55002, 1p:6/68. R:pb. Mac #13. $2.

Don’t cry for long. Pocket 50233, 1p:3/66. VGF:pb. Mac #11. $5.

The king killers (also: Death turns right). Berkley X1665, 1p:2/69. VG:pb. Mac #15. $4.

Nude in Nevada. Dell 6508, 1p:4/65. VG:PBO. Schofield #9. $5.

Portrait of a dead heiress. Pocket 50522, 1p:5/67. VG:pb. Mac #12. $4.

A sad song singing. Pocket 35044, 1p:1/65. VG:pb. Mac #10. $4.

A sad song singing. Pocket 35044, 1p:1/65. G:pb. Mac #10. $3.

DICK, PHILIP

Philip Dick’s sf P. I. Rick Deckard is continue in books by K. W. Jeter.

Blade runner 2: the edge of human by K. W. Jeter. Bantam Spectra 57570-8, 3p:nd. F:pb. Deckard #2. $5.

DICKS (COMIC BOOK CHARACTER)

These guys are not your father’s P. I., believe me.

Dicks #3. Caliber 3, 1997. N:comic book. $3.00.

DIETRICH, ROBERT (pseud. of E. Howard Hunt)

I’m not sure Bentley has a license, but he has the same moxie that a Travis McGee might have.

Steve Bentley’s calypso caper. Dell B182, 1p:2/61. VG:PBO. Bentley #7. $5.

Steve Bentley’s calypso caper. Dell B182, 1p:2/61. G:PBO. Bentley #7. $4.

DOBYNS, STEPHEN

Poet and English professor Dobyns created the race track P. I. Charlie Bradshaw who becomes a P. I. in book #4.

Saratoga backtalk. Penguin 24708-4, 1p:1995. F:pb. Bradshaw #8. $6.

Saratoga backtalk. Penguin 24708-4, 1p:1995. G:pb. Bradshaw #8. $3.

Saratoga fleshpot. Penguin 25535-4, 1p:1996. F:pb. Bradshaw #9. $6.

Saratoga fleshpot. Penguin 25535-4, 1p:1996. VGF:pb. Bradshaw #9. $5.

Saratoga haunting. Penguin 17162-2, 1p:1994. F:pb. Bradshaw #7. $6.

Saratoga haunting. Penguin 17162-2, 1p:1994. VG:pb. Bradshaw #7. $4.

Saratoga headhunter. Penguin 7772-3, 1p:1986. F:pb. Bradshaw #3. $6.

Saratoga headhunter. Penguin 7772-3, 1p:1986. VG:pb. Bradshaw #3. $4.

Saratoga hexameter. Penguin 11691-5, 1p:1991. F:pb. Bradshaw #6. $6.

Saratoga hexameter. Penguin 11691-5, 1p:1991. VGF:pb. Bradshaw #6. $5.

Saratoga longshot. Penguin 9627-2, 1987p. F:pb, revised from hardcover. Bradshaw #1. $5.

Saratoga longshot. Penguin 9627-2, 1987p. VGF:pb, revised from hardcover. Bradshaw #1. $4.

Saratoga longshot. Penguin 9627-2, 1987p. VG:pb, revised from hardcover. Bradshaw #1. $3.

Saratoga snapper. Penguin 8812-1, 1p:1987. F:pb. Bradshaw #4. $6.

Saratoga snapper. Penguin 8812-1, 1p:1987. VG:pb. Bradshaw #4. $4.

Saratoga snapper. Penguin 881201, 1p:1987. VG:pb. Bradshaw #4. $4.

Saratoga snapper. Penguin 881201, 1p:1987. G:pb. Bradshaw #4. $3.

Saratoga strongbox. Penguin 28012-X, 1p:1999. F:pb. Bradshaw #10. $6.

Saratoga swimmer. Penguin 6357-9, 1983p. VG:pb. Bradshaw #2. $4.

DOLD, GAYLORD

This series begins in the 1950s as a historical look at the P. I., then jumps to contemporary times. The setting in the early books is Wichita, Kansas.

Bonepile. Ivy 233-3, 1p:8/88. VG:PBO. Roberts #4. $5.

Cold cash. Ivy 155-8, 1p:1/88. VGF: PBO, INSCRIBED “To Kevin--with best regards from the author. Enjoy! Gaylord Dold, January, 1988.” Roberts #3. $11.

Cold cash. Ivy 155-8, 1p:1/88. VGF:PBO. Roberts #3. $6.

Cold cash. Ivy 155-8, 1p:1/88. VG:PBO. Roberts #3. $5.

Cold cash. Ivy 155-8, 1p:1/88. G:PBO. Roberts #3. $4.

Disheveled city. Ivy 489-1, 1p:3/90. VGF:PBO. Roberts #6. $6.

Disheveled city. Ivy 489-1, 1p:3/90. VG:PBO. Roberts #6. $5.

Hot summer, cold murder. Avon 75058-9, 1p:4/87. VG:PBO. Roberts #1. $5.

Hot summer, cold murder. Avon 75058-9, 1p:4/87. G:PBO. Roberts #1. $4.

Muscle and blood. Ivy 369-0, 1p:3/89. F:PBO. Roberts #5. $7.

Muscle and blood. Ivy 369-0, 1p:3/89. VGF:PBO. Roberts #5. $6.

Muscle and blood. Ivy 369-0, 1p:3/89. VG:PBO. Roberts #5. $5.

Snake eyes. Ivy 146-9, 1p:9/87. VGF:PBO. Roberts #2. $6.

DOOLITTLE, JEROME

Tom Bethany is a former wrestler who operates like a P. I. to earn a living.

Bear hug. Pocket 74569-7, 1p:11/93. F:pb. Bethany #3. $6.

Body scissors. Pocket 70753-1, 1p:11/91. F: pb. Bethany #1. $6.

Body scissors. Pocket 70753-1, 1p:11/91. VGF: pb. Bethany #1. $5.

Half Nelson. Pocket 79979-7, 1p:9/95. F:pb. Bethany #5. $6.

Headlock. Pocket 74570-0, 1p:8/94. F:pb. Bethany #4. $6.

Headlock. Pocket 74570-0, 1p:8/94. VGF:pb. Bethany #4. $5.

Kill story. Pocket 79981-9, 1p:11/96. F:pb. Bethany #6. $6.

Kill story. Pocket 79981-9, 1p:11/96. VGF:pb. Bethany #6. $5.

Strangle hold. Pocket 74571-9, 1p:11/92. F: pb. Bethany #2. $6.

Strangle hold. Pocket 74571-9, 1p:11/92. VGF: pb. Bethany #2. $5.

DOUGLAS, CHARLOTTE

A romance features a mysterious man who investigates a case for the heroine’s lover.

Ben’s wife. Harlequin Intrigue 434, 1p:1997. VGF:PBO. Josh #1. $6.

DOZOIS, GARDNER and GEORGE ALEC EFFINGER

Kurt Jaeger is the last private detective in a peaceful world in this science fiction work.

Nightmare blue. Berkley Medallion N2819, 1p:10/75. VG:PBO. Jaeger #1. $5.

DRAKE, ALISON (pseud. of Trish Janeshutz; also T. J. MacGregor)

Not sure about this series written by the great series under the name MacGregor.

Fevered. Ballantine 34775, 1p:9/88. VG:PBO. Kincaid #2. $5.

DUCKMAN (comic book)

USA Network’s cartoon P. I. appears in his own comic book.

Duckman. Topps v.1, no.2, 12/94. F: Mob Frog Saga #2. $2.50.

DUFF, JAMES

Hollywood has a two book P. I. in Johnny Phelan.

Some die young. Priory 1083, nd. VG:pb. Phelan #1. $3.

Some die young. Priory 1083, nd. VG:pb. Phelan #1. $3.

Some die young. Priory 1083, nd. G:pb. Phelan #1. $2.

DUNCAN, SHARON

From her sailboat on San Juan Harbor waters, P. I. Scotia MacKinnon solves cases in the Northwest.

A deep blue farewell. Signet 20677-0, 1p:8/02. F:PBO. MacKinnon #2. $7.

DUNCAN, W. GLENN

Rafferty calls Dallas, TX, his home and this PBO series has six appearances.

Rafferty: Cannon’s mouth. Fawcett Gold Medal 14557-4, 1p:6/90. F:PBO. Rafferty #5. $7.

Rafferty: Cannon’s mouth. Fawcett Gold Medal 14557-4, 1p:6/90. VGF:PBO. Rafferty #5. $6.

Rafferty: Last seen alive. Fawcett Gold Medal 13223-4, 1p:11/87. VGF:PBO. Rafferty #2. $6.

Rafferty: Last seen alive. Fawcett Gold Medal 13223-4, 1p:11/87. VG:PBO. Rafferty #2. $5.

Rafferty: Poor dead cricket. Fawcett Gold Medal 13325-7, 1p:7/88. VGF:PBO. Rafferty #3. $6.

Rafferty: Poor dead cricket. Fawcett Gold Medal 13325-7, 1p:7/88. VG:PBO. Rafferty #3. $5.

Rafferty: Wrong place, wrong time. Fawcett Gold Medal 14550-6, 1p:7/89. F:PBO. Rafferty #4. $7.

Rafferty: Wrong place, wrong time. Fawcett Gold Medal 14550-6, 1p:7/89. VGF:PBO. Rafferty #4. $6.

Rafferty: Wrong place, wrong time. Fawcett Gold Medal 14550-6, 1p:7/89. VG:PBO. Rafferty #4. $5.

Rafferty’s rules. Fawcett Gold Medal 13160-2, 1p:8/87. VG:PBO. Rafferty #1. $5.

Rafferty’s rules. Fawcett Gold Medal 13160-2, 1p:8/87. G:PBO. Rafferty #1. $4.

DUNDEE, ROBERT (pseud. of Robert Kirsch)

Hollywood is the home of Johnny Lamb in this standalone P. I. adventure.

Pandora’s box. Signet S1980, 1p:1/62. VG:PBO. Lamb #1. $5.

DUNDEE, WAYNE D.

Rockford, IL, is the home of the author and the P. I. Joe Hannibal. Wayne was the publisher of HARDBOILED when it first started, and publication continued by Gryphon Press today.

The brutal ballet. Dell 20719-3, 1p:1/92. VG:PBO. Hannibal #3. $5.

The burning season. Dell 20717-7, 1p:11/90. F:pb. Hannibal #1. $6.

The burning season. Dell 20717-7, 1p:11/90. VGF:pb. Hannibal #1. $5.

The burning season. Dell 20717-7, 1p:11/90. VG:pb. Hannibal #1. $4.

The skintight shroud. Dell 20718-5, 1p:2/91. VGF:pb. Hannibal #2. $5.

The skintight shroud. Dell 20718-5, 1p:2/91. VG:pb. Hannibal #2. $4.

DUNLAP, SUSAN

Kiernan O’Shaughnessy is a great P. I., and this series can be highly recommended.

High fall. Dell 21560-9, 1p:9/95. F:pb. O'Shaughnessy #3. $6.

High fall. Dell 21560-9, 1p:9/95. VG:pb. O'Shaughnessy #3. $4.

No immunity. Dell 22480-2, 1p:2/99. VG:pb. O’Shaughnessy #4. $4.

Pious deception. Dell 20746-0, 1p:10/90. F:pb. O'Shaughnessy #1. $6.

Pious deception. Dell 20746-0, 1p:10/90. VGF:pb. O'Shaughnessy #1. $5.

Rogue wave. Dell 21197-2, 1p:7/92. F:pb. O'Shaughnessy #2. $6.

Rogue wave. Dell 21197-2, 1p:7/92. VGF:pb. O'Shaughnessy #2. $5.