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Brett Halliday was a prominent American author known for his contributions to the detective fiction genre. Born in Chicago, he gained fame for his creation of the character Mike Shayne, a private investigator who became a staple of crime fiction in the mid-20th century. Halliday's writing is characterized by its hard-boiled style, which captures the gritty realities of crime and the complexities of human nature. His books were well-received, and he became an influential figure in the genre, inspiring many contemporary authors.

Nationaliteit Amerikaans
Geboortedatum February 15, 1916
Geboorteplaats Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sterfdatum January 7, 2004