Lee Goldberg is a highly accomplished American author, particularly known for his crime fiction and television tie-ins. He has made significant contributions to various television shows, including "A Nero Wolfe Mystery," "Spenser For Hire," "Hunter," "Martial Law," "She-Wolf of London," "SeaQuest," "1-800-Missing," and "The Glades." His work also extends to TV tie-in novels for popular shows like "Diagnosis: Murder" and "Monk."
Goldberg's journey into writing began during his college years at UCLA, where he studied journalism. He freelanced for several publications, such as American Film, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. Interestingly, his first book, ".357 Vigilante," was published under the pseudonym Ian Ludlow, so it would appear next to his favorite author Robert Ludlum's works. However, the publisher went bankrupt shortly after, preventing him from earning any royalties. Despite this setback, his book gained popularity when it was republished on the Kindle as part of "The Jury Series."
Apart from his success in television and novels, Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award and two-time Shamus Award nominee. He is also the co-author of the Fox & O'Hare series with Janet Evanovich, which includes popular titles like "The Heist," "The Chase," "The Job," "The Scam," and "The Pursuit." His other notable works include "The Walk," "Watch Me Die," "King City," and the "Dead Man" series. He has also written the "Diagnosis Murder" and "Monk" series of original mystery novels.