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About William Ard

Birth

1922

Death

1960

American crime writer (1922–1960)

William Ard was a prolific American author who wrote a total of 44 works throughout his career.

The author is renowned for creating the iconic detectives Timothy Dane and Lou Largo.

Under the pseudonym Jonas Ward, Ard gave birth to the famous western character Tom Buchanan.

His work spans both the detective and western genres, showcasing great narrative versatility.

Following his death in 1960, the character of Timothy Dane ceased to appear in new stories.