Edward D. Hoch
American writer
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. Wikipedia
Born: February 22, 1922, Rochester, NY
Died: January 17, 2008 (age 85 years), Rochester, NY
Short stories: The Oblong Room, The Problem of the Old Gristmill, The Most Dangerous Man Alive, and more