About Richard S. Prather
Lived 1921 – 2007 (aged 85). Richard S. Prather was an American writer and novelist.
Richard Scott Prather (September 9, 1921 – February 14, 2007 ) was an American mystery novelist, best known for creating the "Shell Scott" series. He also wrote under the pseudonyms David Knight and Douglas Ring.
Biography Prather was born in Santa Ana, California He served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, from 1942 through the end of the war, in 1945. That year he married Tina Hager and began working as a civilian chief clerk of surplus property at March Air Force Base
Awards and honors Private Eye Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award (1986) Twice served on the board of directors of the Mystery Writers of America
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Who was Richard S. Prather?
American writer (1921–2007)
When was Richard S. Prather born?
Richard S. Prather was born on 9 September 1921 in Santa Ana.
When did Richard S. Prather die?
Richard S. Prather died on 14 February 2007 in Sedona.
What was Richard S. Prather's occupation?
Richard S. Prather was a writer and novelist.
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Richard S. Prather was American.
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