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William P. McGivern

Born

in Chicago, The United States

December 06, 1918

Died

November 18, 1982

Genre

Mystery & Thrillers

Influences

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William P. McGivern was a novelist and screenwriter. In his early years he worked as a police reporter for the Philadelphia Bulletin and a reviewer and reporter for the Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia. Prior to his career in the newspaper business he served in the United States Army from 1943-1946.He moved to Los Angeles in 1960. His works include over twenty thrillers and mysteries as well as Soldiers of 44 , a novel based on his experiences in World War II. His novels turned into movies include The Big Heat, Rouge Cop, Shield For Murder, Odds Against Tomorrow and the bestselling Night of the Juggler .In 1952 McGivern received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and served as president of that organization in 1980. He ...more

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Average rating: 3.66 · 1,254 ratings · 186 reviews · 123 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Big Heat 3.72 avg rating — 183 ratings — published 1953 — 45 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soldiers of '44 3.68 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 1979 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night of the Juggler 3.13 avg rating — 86 ratings — published 1975 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Odds Against Tomorrow 3.70 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 1957 — 31 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rogue Cop 3.57 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 1954 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Extra 3.62 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 1957 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Darkest Hour 3.81 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1955 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shield for Murder 3.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1951 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Very Cold for May 3.17 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1951 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Savage Streets 3.11 avg rating — 19 ratings — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Is that you, Macy?” the figure at the desk asked. He did not turn his head. “Is Richardson out of the way for good?” The sound of the voice crystallized Blake’s half-formed suspicions. Suddenly he seemed to see a complete picture, bits of the puzzle fell into place with magical rapidity and he knew suddenly who was responsible for the corruption on the prison planet Venus. He drew a slow breath. “No, it’s not Macy,” he said softly, “and Richardson is far from being out of the way.” His voice loud in the still quietness of the room. The figure at the”
― William P. McGivern, The First William P. McGivern Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: 25 Classic Stories

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“Schiaparelli,”
― William P. McGivern, The William P. McGivern Fantasy MEGAPACK ™: 25 Classic Fantasy Stories from the Pulps

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“Professor Engles who was now strapped helplessly in the chair. Khan’s clawlike hand touched a lever beside the dictograph, and a record-wax began revolving swiftly on it. Then his hand slid to another lever.”
― William P. McGivern, The First William P. McGivern Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: 25 Classic Stories

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