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Lawrence Block

Writing

Born June 24, 1938 · Buffalo

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lawrence Block  (born June 24, 1938) is an acclaimed contemporary American crime writer best known for two long-running New York-set series, about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, respectively. Block was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1993. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lawrence Block, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Awards & recognition

  • Edgar Awards · 2017
  • Cartier Diamond Dagger · 2004
  • Shamus Award · 2002
  • Edgar Awards · 1998
  • Shamus Award · 1995
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  • Edgar Awards · 1994
  • Shamus Award · 1994
  • The Grand Master · 1994
  • Edgar Awards · 1992
  • Maltese Falcon Award · 1992
  • Maltese Falcon Award · 1987
  • Shamus Award · 1983
  • Nero Award · 1979

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