Edward D. Hoch

Edward Dentinger Hoch (born February 22, 1930 in Rochester, New York) is a prolific American writer of detective fiction. Although he has written several novels, he is primarily known for his vast short story output.

Novels

• The Shattered Raven, 1969. Barney Hamet investigates a murder at the Mystery Writers of America.
• The Blue Movie Murders, 1972 (as Ellery Queen). "Trouble shooter" Mike McCall investigates the murder of a film producer.

Science fiction detective stories

These three science fiction novels, set in the mid-21st century, feature Carl Crader and Earl Jazine of the Computer Investigation Bureau, nicknamed the "Computer Cops".

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• The Transvection Machine, 1971
• The Fellowship of the HAND, 1972
• The Frankenstein Factory, 1975