George V. Higgins — American Novelist born on November 13, 1939, died on November 06, 1999

George V. Higgins was an American author, lawyer, newspaper columnist, and college professor. He is best known for his bestselling crime novels. His full name was George Vincent Higgins II, after an uncle living in Randolph, but he dropped the numeric in mid life. His books were all published as by George V. Higgins... (wikipedia)

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