William P. McGivern

Represented by Eleanor Wood

William P. McGivern (1918-1982) was a novelist and screenwriter.   He worked as a police reporter in Philadelphia, then 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, ROGUE COP, SHIELD FOR MURDER, ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW and the bestselling NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER.  He was the master of the hard-boiled detective novel.  With his wife Maureen Daly McGivern (author of the classic SEVENTEENTH SUMMER), he wrote a travel book MENTION MY NAME IN MOMBASA.

VERY COLD FOR MAY
A PRIDE OF PLACE
ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW
CHICAGO - 7
SOLDIERS OF '44
THE SEVEN FILE
THE DARKEST HOUR
THE CROOKED FRAME
SHIELD FOR MURDER
THE BIG HEAT
NIGHT EXTRA
ROGUE COP
THE CAPER OF THE GOLDEN BULLS
SUMMIT
KILLER ON THE TURNPIKE
THE ROAD TO THE SNAIL
REPRISAL
SEVEN LIES SOUTH
SAVAGE STREETS
A MATTER OF HONOR
MARGIN OF TERROR
HEAVAN RAN LAST
BUT DEATH RUNS FASTER
A CHOICE OF ASSASSINS
CAPRIFOIL
NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER