Curtis Marsena "Curt" Gentry was an American writer, born in Lamar, Colorado.
Curt Gentry was a prolific American historian and journalist who published a total of 28 works throughout his career.
His most recognized work is the biography J. Edgar Hoover: The Man and the Secrets, a benchmark in the study of historical figures.
He collaborated with Vincent Bugliosi to write Helter Skelter, the famous book about the Manson murders that won an Edgar Award in 1975.
His interest in local history was reflected in works dedicated to the city of San Francisco, exploring everything from its madams to its political history.
Before dedicating himself fully to writing, Gentry served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
