January 3, 1893,
Rufus King was born on this day. Between 1927 and 1964 he published
more than two dozen mystery novels.His best-known character was
Lieutenent Valcour.
June 4, 2013. MWA Grand Master Steven King released Joyland on this day, his second novel for Hard Case Crime. It was nominated for the Edgar for best paperback original. It's set in North Carolina in the 1970s and involves a carny, a murder, and a dying child.
