The Rap Sheet: Happy Birthday, Bill Pronzini!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Happy Birthday, Bill Pronzini!

The Mystery Writers of America Grand Master turns 68 years old today.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: One of my favorites and, even as a Grandmaster, underappreciated.; 1:04 PM

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