Lawrence Sanders was a renowned American author, best known for his crime fiction and mystery novels. He was born in 1920 and worked as an editorial writer for a magazine before turning to fiction. Sanders quickly gained popularity and was ranked in the same category as other well-venerated authors such as Danielle Steele and Stephen King.
Sanders' prolific writing career resulted in the creation of several series, including the Archy McNally, Edward X. Delaney, The Commandment, and Timothy Cone series. His debut novel, "The Anderson Tapes," received critical acclaim and won the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for best first novel. His works have been translated into numerous languages and have sold more than fifty million copies worldwide.
In addition to his successful career as Lawrence Sanders, he also published novels under the pseudonym Mark Upton. His writing style was characterized by his ability to create intricate and engaging plots, as well as his development of complex and memorable characters. Sanders' contributions to the mystery and suspense genre have earned him a place as one of America's most popular and respected novelists. He passed away in 1998, but his work continues to be widely read and appreciated by fans of the genre.