Richard Stockton Forrest is the creator of ‘Lyon Wentworth’, an author of children’s books and amateur sleuth. Forrest also wrote mystery novels for young adults.
Columbo & the Samurai Sword: This book was difficult to find and was a pretty odd Columbo entry. Unlike all other Columbo mysteries you aren't told who the murderer is. The story deals with a string of murders behind the scenes at a trendy restaurant. Overall I'd say it was a pretty average book. Interesting to see the change in format, but I prefer the classic Columbo formula.