Ed Gorman (writer)

Ed Gorman
Ed Gorman and Steven Philip Jones at MysteryCat Books
Ed Gorman and Steven Philip Jones at MysteryCat Books
BornEdward Joseph Gorman Jr.
(1941-11-02)November 2, 1941
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 14, 2016(2016-10-14) (aged 74)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Pen nameDaniel Ransom, E.J. Gorman
OccupationWriter
Period1984–present
GenreMystery, horror fiction, western fiction, crime fiction
Notable awardsSpur Award, Best Short Fiction (1992)
Anthony Award, Best Critical Work, The Fine Art Of Murder (1994)
Life Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America
International Horror Writers Award

Edward Joseph Gorman Jr. (November 2, 1941 – October 14, 2016) was an American writer and short fiction anthologist. He published in almost every genre, but is best known for his work in the crime, mystery, western, and horror fields. His non-fiction work has been published in such publications as The New York Times and Redbook.

He contributed to many magazines and other publications, including Xero, Black Lizard, Mystery Scene, Cemetery Dance, and the anthology Tales of Zorro.