Patrick F. McManus was a celebrated American author, known for his humorous columns on the outdoors and his mystery novels. He was born in 1933 and passed away in 2018. McManus's writing is characterized by its wit and humor, and his work often draws comparisons to renowned humorous writers such as Robert Benchley and Mark Twain.
McManus's mystery novels feature the character Sheriff Bo Tully, and his columns were originally written for various outdoor magazines such as Outdoor Life and Field & Stream. These columns, which consist of semi-fictitious characters and running jokes, were eventually collected into various volumes. The main themes of these columns are hunting and fishing, and they have a loyal following of readers who appreciate McManus's unique blend of humor and insight into the outdoors.
In addition to his work as a columnist and novelist, McManus was also a longtime contributor to Outdoor Life and Field & Stream. His most recent books include the Sheriff Bo Tully mysteries Avalanche and The Blight Way. He is the author of many other books, including several New York Times bestsellers. McManus lived in Spokane, Washington.
Sheriff Bo Tully Books
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Year
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1
The Blight Way
2006
2
Avalanche
2007
3
The Double-Jack Murders
2009
4
The Huckleberry Murders
2010
5
The Tamarack Murders
2013
6
Circles in the Snow
2014
Short Story Collections
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Year
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1
A Fine and Pleasant Misery
1978
2
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?
1981
3
Never Sniff a Gift Fish
1983
4
The Grasshopper Trap
1985
5
Rubber Legs and White Tail-Hairs
1987
6
The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw
1989
7
Real Ponies Don't Go Oink!
1991
8
The Good Samaritan Strikes Again
1992
9
How I Got This Way
1994
10
Never Cry "Arp!" and Other Great Adventures
1996
11
Into the Twilight, Endlessly Grousing
1997
12
Kerplunk!
2007
13
The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories
2012
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Kid Camping from Aaaaiii! to ZIP
1979
2
Whatchagot Stew
1989
3
The Deer on a Bicycle
2000
4
The Bear in the Attic
2002
Patrick F. McManus Anthologies
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100 Years Of Fishing: The Ultimate Tribute To Our Fishing Tradition